Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-03-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-LARGO-382ST ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd ~ BLDG 400

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace      

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Play a key role in driving the success of critical programs at Collins Aerospace Mission Systems!

As a Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls Analyst, you’ll be at the center of program execution, ensuring costs and schedules are effectively managed within a validated control system. This position will be an integrated part of the program environment and financial analysis functions, offering an opportunity to collaborate with cross functional teams, including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Operations—while gaining visibility with senior leadership and external customers.

Hybrid: This is a hybrid role, working approximately 3 days/week in-office at our Largo, FL site. Selected candidate must live within commuting distance to this site.

No relocation is provided.

You will be responsible for implementing, reporting, and maintaining accounting system data.  You will demonstrate an ability to influence decisions and communicate at various levels of management and with the customer.  In addition, you should be able to quickly problem-solve and create new methods to analyze data and identify potential issues. Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the following:

What You Will Do:

• Preparation and presentation of program financial deliverables

• Collaborate with Program LT to analyze, prepare and input monthly sales, profit, and milestone billing forecasts and perform same effort for Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Financial Plan (SFP) on assigned program(s)

• Preparation and presentation of internal and external reporting requirements

• Generation and analysis of Estimate At Completion (EACs) on a quarterly basis including costs, and risks and opportunities

• Prepare monthly customer Earned Value CDRLs, process BCRs, etc.

• Utilization of business software such as SAP, APEX, APEX EV, Business Warehouse, and Program Management Excellence (PMX) to manage program operations

• Creative and complex problem solving

• Demonstrated commitment to meeting deadlines

• Excellent business partner skills and customer focus

• Limited potential to travel

 Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR  Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• Experience in Earned Value Management concepts and application

• Proficient in MS Office Applications (specifically MS Excel)

• Experience with analytical skills including Estimating, Financial analysis, Cash management, and Financial planning

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics, and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience

• Demonstrated leadership skills to include driving for results

• Previous experience using SAP, APEX, APEX EV, Analysis for Office (AO), and Program Management Excellence (PMX) preferred

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multiple levels of leadership and multiple functional team members

What We Offer:

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! 

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

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Selected candidate must live within commuting distance to this sites.

No relocation is provided.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 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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