Collins Aerospace
Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, Mckinney, Texas, United States, 75070
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Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls (Onsite)
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Collins Aerospace
Location: 2501 West University, McKinney, TX 75070, USA
Date Posted: 2025-10-15
Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret
This is an Onsite role at our McKinney, TX facility; relocation not provided.
What You Will Do
Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on fixed-price and cost re-determinable programs.
Develop program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value / project management purposes.
Establish a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary.
Perform analysis of complex program cost and schedule performance.
Interact with external customer, including preparation, submission, and review of customer cost & schedule related data items.
Preparation and analysis of contract Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams.
Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities.
Understanding of Earned Value Management practices and procedures, including SAP/BW and Microsoft Office suite.
Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results.
Display good verbal and written communication skills, be a team player.
Collaborate with PLT to analyze, prepare and input monthly sales, profit, and milestone billing forecasts and perform same effort for AOP and SFP.
Provide variance analysis of monthly sales, costs, profit, schedule and milestone billing forecast in comparison to prior and plan.
Provide compliance support including internal and external audits.
Travel up to 10%.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and minimum of 3 years experience.
Experience in Finance including Program Controls, EVMS, Forecasting, and Accounting.
Experience in program controls or financial analysis.
Experience in defense or aerospace industry.
Experience with Microsoft Excel.
Proficient with APEX/SAP/PRISM/PMX.
Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Qualifications We Prefer
Ability to apply, interpret, and provide financial guidance on Raytheon Policies and Procedures.
Excellent professional communication skills (Verbal and Written).
Understanding of corporate FP&A.
Ability to multi-task and support dynamic team environment.
Knowledge of DoD Acquisition Process.
Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and GAAP.
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
And more!
Salary range: $82,000 - $164,000 USD.
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Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls (Onsite)
role at
Collins Aerospace
Location: 2501 West University, McKinney, TX 75070, USA
Date Posted: 2025-10-15
Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret
This is an Onsite role at our McKinney, TX facility; relocation not provided.
What You Will Do
Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on fixed-price and cost re-determinable programs.
Develop program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value / project management purposes.
Establish a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary.
Perform analysis of complex program cost and schedule performance.
Interact with external customer, including preparation, submission, and review of customer cost & schedule related data items.
Preparation and analysis of contract Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams.
Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities.
Understanding of Earned Value Management practices and procedures, including SAP/BW and Microsoft Office suite.
Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results.
Display good verbal and written communication skills, be a team player.
Collaborate with PLT to analyze, prepare and input monthly sales, profit, and milestone billing forecasts and perform same effort for AOP and SFP.
Provide variance analysis of monthly sales, costs, profit, schedule and milestone billing forecast in comparison to prior and plan.
Provide compliance support including internal and external audits.
Travel up to 10%.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and minimum of 3 years experience.
Experience in Finance including Program Controls, EVMS, Forecasting, and Accounting.
Experience in program controls or financial analysis.
Experience in defense or aerospace industry.
Experience with Microsoft Excel.
Proficient with APEX/SAP/PRISM/PMX.
Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Qualifications We Prefer
Ability to apply, interpret, and provide financial guidance on Raytheon Policies and Procedures.
Excellent professional communication skills (Verbal and Written).
Understanding of corporate FP&A.
Ability to multi-task and support dynamic team environment.
Knowledge of DoD Acquisition Process.
Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and GAAP.
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
And more!
Salary range: $82,000 - $164,000 USD.
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