Sr. Analyst, Program Cost Controls

Overview

The organization is seeking a program planning professional to join the Integrated Program Planning department. This position reports to the Program Planning Manager and works collaboratively with the Program Planning Lead, Program Manager, finance, contracts, and technical leads to develop, maintain, and evaluate performance against the Program Measurement Baseline (PMB). The role also supports compliance with governmental and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that are compliant with governmental and corporate requirements, demonstrating cost and schedule integration.
• Assist in planning and cost estimating tasks.
• Perform analyses and prepare reports to help ensure programs meet or exceed schedule commitments.
• Participate in schedule preparation for contract work and perform and/or support analyses including critical path, schedule risk, and variance analysis.
• Incorporate contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS to maintain realistic current contract schedule baselines.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience using MS Office suite products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Project (or similar project scheduling software).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Security clearance type/status: None/Not Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting, Finance, Program Management, Program Planning & Scheduling, or experience in a job function within the DOD or Aerospace industry.
• Experience interfacing and influencing at all levels of an organization.
• Two+ years of professional experience in Program Planning & Scheduling.
• Knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process.
• Experience balancing technical/cost/schedule constraints to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Scheduling experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.
• Some benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • 401(k) plan with 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 include 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)
• 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 depend on factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the organization’s performance.

Location

• Remote (U.S.-based)
• US-MA-REMOTE
• Employees in Remote roles work primarily offsite (from home). Travel to the site location may be expected as needed.
• If you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
• This role is U.S.-based. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Application Notes

• The application window is anticipated to close approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, but may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.
• As part of a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of the organization’s office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable protected class.