Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls
Seeking Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls as individual contributor within our Largo, Florida Operations Finance team. Role supports programs within the Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) portfolio and potentially other Collins Aerospace businesses. This is a high profile, fast-paced program role requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities and interface with cross-functional teams across multiple sites.
The Principal Cost Schedule and Control Analyst will support and partner with their internal customers and provide guidance and knowledge of our cost position, risk and opportunities and policy and regulation compliance. Seeking individual with strong manufacturing / MRP acumen who will drive project excellence in areas of project startup / baselining, cost analysis, Estimates at Completions (EACs), and forecasting. Applicants should possess a passion around program execution, finance learning and higher-level problem solving by coordinating resolutions with the appropriate functional resources.
What You Will Do :
- Partner with Operations & Program Office functional teams to influence decisions to successfully execute production, development, and depot contracts
- Oversee financials for multiple programs in a portfolio area
- Program start up, maintenance & support including intercompany transfers processing, project setup, and NWA management
- Earned Value Management cost / schedule control
- Prepare weekly & monthly reports to include LRE development & financial variance analysis
- Assist IPT with the coordination, development, and delivery of monthly financial forecasts
- Preparation and Analysis of Quarterly EACs including cost analysis, risks, and opportunities
- Interface with multiple cross-functional teammates & internal customers at different locations and time zones
Qualifications You Must Have :
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with a minimum 3 years' experience in finance, accounting, business Administration or related fieldFinancial acumen and analytical critical thinking. Excellent ability to summarize findings and organize analysis for customersExperience with Microsoft Office SuiteU.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contractU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceQualifications We Prefer :
Demonstrated experience with SAP financial tools / systems and Earned Value ManagementExtensive manufacturing / MRP experience in aerospace & defense industryWorking knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), & Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Excellent critical thinking, program solving, and resolution-making skillsAbility to meet critical deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and implement process improvementDeep interpersonal / communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of organizationIndependent, self-motivated, and highly organizedPrior Program Controls Experience a plusActive security clearanceWhat We Offer :
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy : pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!