Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls - Schedule Analyst (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-07



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:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance



Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

We are seeking a Principal Specialist, Program Finance & Control – Schedule Analyst to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. In this role, you will support the Open Systems Solutions (OSS) organization and collaborate with a dedicated group of Program Finance and Controls (PF&C) professionals. You will help drive the success of our programs by performing detailed analysis, planning, and scheduling tasks to ensure strong program performance and informed decision-making.

This position works closely with teams across Mission Systems, including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Operations. You will be directly responsible for program schedule development and execution. The role supports a rapidly growing business area, offering opportunities to engage with senior Collins Aerospace leadership, external customers, and government partners.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for supporting scheduling activities of programs which are relatively low in risk and complexity or is portion of larger program

• Monitors and reports performance against plans to ensure the contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met (working closely with cost analyst.)

• Understanding of earned value management practices and procedures, which includes scheduling fundamentals and system tool usage, such as SAP and Microsoft products

• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Develops solutions to variety of problems

• Frequent use of technical knowledge and industry scheduling practices, techniques, and standards

• Works with senior specialists to prepare, develop and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet program objectives. Ensures major projects are integrated across company functional groups including Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, etc.

• Tracks plans and schedules, solicits regular updates, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilizes milestone charts, earned value management, and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances

• Work in parallel with the cost analyst of the program to ensure the cost and schedule are reconciled. Take steps to correct any mismatched items and address root cause

• Contributes ideas for training materials. Offers suggestions for areas in processes or tools that need enhancement

• Experience with integrated schedules and logic networks using Microsoft Project software or have the ability to learn this tool. Background with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, Powerpoint

• Understands and complies with requirements in DI-MGMT-81861A, DCMA Schedule Assessment Guide and Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide

• Abides by company policies and procedures, with special attention to ethics and standards of business conduct

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Proficient with Microsoft Project

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office including extensive experience in Excel

• Experience with SAP

• Experience with Earned Value Concepts

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 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!  

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

*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.  ​

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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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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