Program Finance and Control Analyst (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-05



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As a Program Finance and Control Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring effective financial planning, analysis, and control for fixed-price and cost-re-determinable development programs. You will collaborate with program teams to deliver accurate financial insights and support decision-making processes.

What You Will Do

• Develop program Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) for earned value and project management purposes.
• Establish and maintain a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary.
• Analyze complex program cost and schedule performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to the Project Leadership Team (PLT).
• Prepare and review contract Estimates at Complete (EACs) and provide financial support to assigned program teams.
• Collaborate with Program Management to assess program risks and opportunities.
• Interact with external customers, including preparation, submission, and review of cost and schedule-related data items.
• Perform variance analysis of monthly sales, costs, profit, schedule, and milestone billing forecasts, including comparisons to prior plans.
• Support monthly sales, profit, and milestone billing forecasts, as well as Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Financial Plan (SFP) efforts.
• Provide compliance support, including preparation for internal and external audits.
• Accommodate unexpected events, meet critical deadlines, and work effectively as part of a team to achieve program objectives.

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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
• Prior experience in program controls or financial analysis
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) tools and software.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, including Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups).

 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with SAP and Deltek Cobra financial systems.
• Familiarity with FACT, ISAT, and WIN tools.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Prior experience with program controls or financial analysis in the defense or aerospace industry.

 

What We Offer

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees 
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option 
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment 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! 

 

When you join our finance team, you’re joining a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. Our team supports 70,000 employees across the U.S. and around the globe.  As a United Technologies Corp. subsidiary, we operate with our own business reporting structure, financial dashboards and earnings metrics. This reporting relationship allows finance team members to implement innovative tools for the aerospace market in a stand-alone business environment. At Collins Aerospace, you’ll be not only be advancing your career, you’ll be leaving your mark on the future of advanced technologies.

 

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. 

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day

 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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