Date Posted:
2026-01-14Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance:
None/Not RequiredCollins Aerospace is seeking a Program Scheduler to join our Engineering Business Office supporting the Electric Power Systems segment. This role is ideal for someone with Microsoft Project experience, strong collaboration skills, and a willingness to learn.
You will develop, maintain, and analyze the Program Master Schedule and Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule, ensuring accuracy, proper workflow, and alignment with program objectives. You will perform schedule analysis, track trends and metrics, and work closely with CAMS to coordinate activities and support program execution. Depending on project size, you may assist a lead scheduler or manage smaller efforts independently.
We’re looking for a proactive, collaborative candidate eager to grow their scheduling expertise while making an impact on high-priority programs.
What You Will Do
Support or lead the development and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project (desktop and server).
Develop and maintain a detailed IMS throughout the program lifecycle, incorporating contractual and programmatic changes to maintain realistic, current schedule baselines.
Ensure the IMS meets government customer requirements and aligns with program objectives at all phases.
Reconcile the IMS with target budgets to demonstrate thorough cost and schedule integration.
Conduct detailed analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance.
Communicate schedule status, including critical path results, schedule variance, and “what-if” analyses, to the Planning Lead, Program Manager, customers, and senior management.
Support EAC (Estimate at Completion) and LRE (Latest Revised Estimate) processes as they relate to the program IMS.
Assist in developing and maintaining the Program Master Schedule using program templates.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Qualifications We Prefer
Prior experience analyzing schedule data, including driving paths, schedule metrics and trends, and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface and influence at all levels of an organization.
Familiarity with SAP, EVMS for Project, COBRA, or similar EVMS software applications.
What We Offer
Benefits
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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
*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.
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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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