Senior Program Planner Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-07-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Senior Program Controls Planner/Scheduler to join our team. This high-visibility role supports a major development program and requires deep expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and integrated planning. The Program Controls Planner / Scheduler owns the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring its accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness as a predictive management tool. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, proactive stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to schedule quality and EVMS compliance.

What You Will Do

• Manage a monthly program controls cadence, coordinating cost and schedule activities across weekly reporting cycles.
• Lead month-end close activities by ensuring alignment and reconciliation of cost and schedule data between accounting systems and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Collaborate with cost analysts and scheduling analysts to maintain data consistency across multiple systems, including baseline schedules, forecast dates, and earned value metrics.
• Prepare and deliver internal leadership and external customer reports by analyzing program performance data and validating reporting accuracy.
• Support reporting requirements for prime contractors, government customers, and executive leadership through comprehensive performance analysis and data presentation.
• Execute schedule change management processes by updating project status, incorporating progress, and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule.
• Monitor schedule health using established metrics to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements.
• Conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) to evaluate schedule confidence, assess critical path accuracy, and identify potential delivery risks.
• Analyze critical path and schedule performance to support risk-informed decision-making and improve forecast reliability.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and audit requirements by maintaining high-quality schedule data and documentation.
• Build stakeholder confidence by providing accurate program performance reporting, maintaining schedule integrity, and supporting internal and external audits.
• Coordinate continuous planning activities by completing ongoing schedule updates, resolving outstanding actions, and preparing for subsequent monthly reporting cycles.

What You Will Learn

• Firsthand exposure to the inner workings of a large, multi‑year engineering and manufacturing development effort.
• How technical, financial, and schedule elements interact in real time—something that’s rarely visible from the outside.
• The dynamics of customer‑funded, cost‑type contracts and how schedule decisions influence negotiations, funding profiles, and program direction.
• How to apply EVMS principles not just for compliance, but as a true management tool that drives decisions.
• Techniques for incorporating new customer‑awarded work without disrupting ongoing execution.
• Best practices for baseline control, traceability, and audit‑ready documentation.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience using scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
• Understanding of EVMS principles, DCMA 14‑Point Assessment, and schedule health best practices.
• Experience working and analyzing large datasets, identify trends, and communicate insights effectively.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience  in program planning, scheduling, and EVMS on large, complex government or customer‑funded programs.

• Experience supporting Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) or similar lifecycle phases.
• Prior involvement with cost‑redeterminable or cost‑type contracts.
• EVMS or scheduling‑related certifications (e.g., PMI‑SP, EVMP, AACEI).
• Familiarity with risk‑adjusted scheduling, Monte Carlo analysis, or advanced forecasting techniques.

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

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX 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. 

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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