Manager, Program Finance & Controls Scheduler

RTX

3d•Remote

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team of program control experts at Collins Aerospace? We're on the lookout for an exceptional individual to join us in the role of Manager, Program Finance & Control (PF&C) Scheduler / Planner. The PF&C Scheduler is an experienced individual contributor who works as an analyst, interacting with all elements of Collins Aerospace Mission Systems, including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts and Operations. Opportunities to interact with Collins Aerospace upper management, as well as our external customers and local government agencies are an additional benefit. You will become an integral part of the Program Management Team providing advice, consultation, and analysis with regard to creation and execution of the program plan. Remote: This is a remote-based position. Selected candidate must reside within reasonable travel distance of either Richardson, TX (DFW) or Cedar Rapids, IA and may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience in finance or related business role
U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Ability to obtain US DoD Security Clearance (US citizenship required)
Advanced with Microsoft Project
Experience with Earned Value Concepts preferred
Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

Experience with SSI Tools for Microsoft Project & understanding of cross project linking
Understanding of corporate Programs Finance & Controls
Proven experience presenting to large groups and leadership

Responsibilities

Provide effective planning and control on one of the largest and most complex development programs in Mission Systems
Develop and maintain program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value / project management purposes
Create and maintain the program Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Works closely with multiple schedulers to roll updates into one Master schedule
Tracks plans and schedules, solicits regular updates, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts
Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment with strong multi-tasking and communication skills
Interact with Control Account Managers (CAMs)/Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to develop intermediate schedules and incorporate them into the IMS
Participate in the development of proposals including the creation of interim schedules and providing advice for the creation of Basis of Estimate documents
Conduct thorough critical path and driving path analysis of the IMS
Create and analyze schedule risk assessment (SRA) results
Provide required and requested schedule-related reports to Program Management including highlights of schedule-related issues affecting program execution and recommendations for mitigation
Support monthly Program Reviews, quarterly EACs, and monthly IPMDAR reporting
Support ongoing compliance reviews and/or periodic process audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA and Joint Surveillance Process)
Ensure the proper implementation of EVMS through the use of standardized processes, tools, reports out on-going compliance reviews and/or periodic process audits (e.g. DCAA, DCMA and Joint Surveillance Process)