Manager, Program Cost Controls - Active Secret Clearance Required (Onsite)

About the Role

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.

Company Overview

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 an experienced Manager, Program Cost Controls to lead financial analysis, cost management, forecasting, and performance reporting for the Withheld family of programs at our St. Petersburg, FL, site. You will collaborate closely with Program Managers, Integrated Product Team Leads, and cross‑functional stakeholders to provide financial insights, maintain reporting accuracy, manage forecasts, and support strategic decision‑making across the program portfolio. This is an onsite position located in St. Petersburg, FL.

What You Will Do

• Prepare weekly and monthly cost and program performance reports, including monthly Earned Value reporting, monthly Latest Revised Estimates (LREs), and quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Support the program Earned Value Management (EVM) cadence and monthly Integrated Program Management Data Analysis Report (IPMDAR) external reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and process Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) in accordance with established program processes and reporting schedules.
• Perform monthly contract deliverable (CDRL) reports for external customer, including the Integrated Program Management Data Analysis Report (IPMDAR).
• Author User Manuals & step‑by‑step instructions for the programs’ financial processes and tools, including forProject, PMX, and CDRL reporting (IPMDAR).
• Work with remote tools team to keep local financial tools running optimally and maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Provide financial analysis to manage cash flow, clear unbilled CIP and aged receivables, lead program closeout activities.
• Assist with site‑wide monthly labor/staffing reporting and forecasting.
• Support proposal activity, as needed.
• Support Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs) with ad‑hoc financial and program analysis.
• Support the monthly forecast process by coordinating forecast updates with program stakeholders and updating the Rplan forecasting tool.
• Coordinate financial information and forecast updates with program stakeholders and functional organizations.
• Prepare financial information and program performance data for management reviews and reporting requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• An active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.
• Working experience with MS Office tools.
• Experience developing quarterly EACs.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Experience with DoD Accounting and program controls.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Existing Top Secret level clearance.
• Excellent computer skills, which include a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel functions (Pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
• Program Controls experience.
• Working experience using SAP and/or APEX and/or similar system.
• Experience with the forProject Financial tool and reporting.
• Experience with the PMX Financial tool and reporting.
• Understanding of RayCollins financial and accounting policies and procedures.

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.

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.

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.

Company Culture

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.