Senior Manager, Program Planning & Cost (PP&C) (Remote)

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There are no easy programs. But there are those individuals that can plan, monitor, train and influence others to make the most complex programs manageable and successful. We’re in need of just such an experienced Program Planning & Control Cost (PP&C) Analyst Team Lead within the largest customer-funded spend portfolio of Collins Aero’s Military Avionics & Helicopters (MA&H) unit. You’ll be counted on to not only execute a variety of US Gov. contracting types, but you’ll also devote time to training of new hires, enhancing cash flow management, and pushing strategic process and training initiatives to drive our MA&H PP&C organization forward. 

If you relish tackling complex problems, training future analysts, and affecting positive change then please apply.

The preferred candidate will be located onsite if within a commutable distance to Cedar Rapids, IA; remote candidates will be considered.

What You Will Do:

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on fixed price and cost re-determinable engineering development programs
• Develop program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value / project management purposes
• Establish a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary
• Perform analysis of program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends, and providing information to Project Leadership Team (PLT) or corrective action implementation
• Interaction with external customer, including the preparation and submission of customer cost & schedule related data items
• Preparation and analysis of contract Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams
• Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with PLT to analyze, prepare, and input monthly sales, profit, and milestone billing forecasts and perform the same effort for Annual Operating Plan (AOP) on assigned program(s)
• Prepares Fixed Wing’s Profit and Loss, Engineering Spend and Cash Conversion analysis
• Provides variance analysis of monthly sales, costs, profit, schedule, and milestone billing forecast in comparison to prior forecast and AOP
• Engages in maintaining company financial business systems and policies
• Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results and perform as a flexible team member in support of the objectives and initiatives of Fixed Wing business
• Provide compliance support including internal and external audits and peer to peer reviews
• Represents organization in internal strategic initiatives and industry change management
• Leader in training, mentoring, and development of …