Senior Manager, FP&A (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-04-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

This position is responsible for development, integration, analysis, documentation and presentation of program plans and schedules for the Avionics Commercial Schedule team.  This position requires advanced experience with Microsoft Project, working knowledge of planning, schedule/cost integration processes and earned value techniques.

The preferred candidate will be available to work in Cedar Rapids, IA, highly qualified remote candidates may be considered.

What You Will Do:

• Set up schedule and establish Performance Measurement Baseline
• Update/maintain schedule across the program, while monitoring the development and maintenance of the critical path, network logic, and schedule forecasting
• Perform analysis on the schedule to convey trends and issues to program leadership.  Analyze the Critical Path to ensure it makes sense and schedule is meeting customer deliverables.
• Prepare and present schedule reports and briefings  (EACs, PMRS, CAM Reviews, IPMR/IPMDAR, etc.) to management
• Expert in all tools (Project O365, ISAT, CT3 Toolbar, OnePager, Full Monte, etc.).  Leads activity to develop new tools.
• Work in parallel with the project cost analyst to ensure the cost and schedule are integrated.  Understands PP&C key processes and procedures.
• Independently evaluate RFPs, contracts, and eCARs (SOW, CDRLs, ETC) Provide feedback with questions, concerns, recommendations. 
• Knowledgeable of the engineering development life cycle, discern processes, and/or data that conflicts technically
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and development of other Scheduling Analysts, and assumes supervisory responsibilities as delegated in the department manager's absence.
• Conduct Peer Reviews of Master Schedules, Health Metrics, EACs Metrics, etc.
• Lead updates and makes recommendations on Avionics/ Collins / RTX rules, policies, and procedures, including approval thresholds and Collins Management System (CMS).  Assists in development and monitor department procedures.
• Apply knowledge and educate program teams of company policies, procedures, & guidelines to ensure plans and schedules are in compliance
• Understands Financial contractual obligations, contract types, billing types, material processing, balance sheet and income statement process and procedures.
• Capable of leading the development of the Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS)
• Candidate must possess the ability to work in both a highly technical and team-based environment having high visibility and major time constraints
• Ability to Travel up to 5%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• At least 6 years of experience with integrated schedules and network logic using Microsoft Project software
• At least 6 years of experience performing scheduling process root cause analysis, earned value analysis, and defining and implementing corrective action
• Ability to Travel up to 5%

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project Management experience
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Concepts
• Proven experience presenting to large groups and leadership
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP & Cobra

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! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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

*Position is remote; however, 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.

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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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