Principal Specialist, Compliance Cost Analyst (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-02-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA99: Field Office - IA Remote Location, Remote City, IA, 50301 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Are you a compliance expert with a passion for navigating complex government regulations? Collins Aerospace is looking for a detail-oriented Compliance professional to support Raytheon Systems within our Mission Systems, Avionics and Space business units. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TINA) requirements, conducting cost analyses, and reviewing commercial item determinations. You'll also lead investigations into potential compliance issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our compliance programs.

This remote position offers the opportunity to work closely with supply chain teams, government auditors, and regulatory agencies, influencing key decisions and improving processes across the organization. If you have a strong background in supply chain, finance, or contracts, along with expertise in FAR/DFARS and US Government contracting, this role will allow you to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

This role will be performed REMOTE from any Collins Aerospace location either domestic or remote.

What You Will Do:

• Review and audit supplier submitted Certified Cost or Pricing Data submittal for adequacy per US Government regulations
• Analyze cost data and draft summary report of findings/assessments.
• Interface with DCAA or DCMA on US Government assist audits
• Develop and deploy training and tools to Supply Chain associated relative to US Government contracting
• Support customer proposals as needed for Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TINA) requirements
• Be subject matter expert for Commercial Item Determination (CID) exceptions and any other exceptions that may apply to CAS/TINA, also may perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Independent work and completion on projects and assigned tasks as well as participation on cross-functional teams

What You Will Learn:

• How to navigate high-stakes government audits – Gain firsthand experience collaborating with DCAA and DCMA auditors, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while developing negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Deep expertise in U.S. Government contracting – Expand your knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TINA) requirements, making you a go-to expert in the field
• The art of cost analysis and strategic pricing – Master the process of reviewing and analyzing supplier cost data, refining your ability to assess financial risks and compliance gaps
• Influencing business decisions at a high level – Work cross-functionally with supply chain, finance, and compliance teams, gaining visibility into executive decision-making processes
• Building and delivering impactful training programs – Develop training materials and resources that help teams stay ahead of ever-evolving government compliance standards, sharpening your leadership and communication skills

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Accounting or Finance is preferred. Master’s degree is preferred
• Procurement and/or accounting and finance experience 
• Prior experience in Supply Chain, Contracts and/or Compliance 
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and legal/contract terms and conditions or USG contracting
• Ability to handle multiple detailed projects simultaneously
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated data analysis capability and excellent written and oral communication skills are required
• Ability to collaborate and influence with stakeholders

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  
• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems: 

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. 

#reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  ​

Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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