Program Controls Specialist

We engineer solutions for the worlds most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging diverse projects and opportunities Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement Searching for a place that values a diverse team-based environment One that values YOU.

You will report directly to our Finance Team Manager and youll work out of our San Diego CA location on an On-site work schedule.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Controls Specialist at Honeywell in San Diego CA. This position will serve as the Finance Lead for a growing portfolio of programs within the Defense Systems business. This individual will partner with program managers other cross-functional leads and Business Unit leadership to drive successful program execution to grow the portfolio and to enable achievement of business and financial objectives.

This position is responsible for performing budgeting performance monitoring as it relates to cost and schedule forecasting EAC development proposal and new business support and long-range planning. A successful team member will be highly analytical a strong communicator and an effective collaborator who can work cross-functionally to drive key financial and programmatic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit strong analytical abilities and utilize critical thinking skills to address financial challenges and foresee potential future situations.
• Prepare short- and long-term forecasts budgets Estimates at Completion (EAC) and variance explanations while monitoring performance.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to internal stakeholders including but not limited to program managers engineering and operational leads etc.
• Act as a mentor and contribute to other employees professional development.
• Must be confident in presenting financial information to the leadership team.
• Drive continuous improvement within the organization including enhancing financial tools streamlining processes and promoting collaboration for smoother business operations.
• Collaborate with program managers operations leads sector leadership and other key stakeholders to promptly and effectively resolve operational issues. This includes planning and budgeting tasks monitoring actual spending incurred forecasting anticipated expenditures and assessing expected profit margins.
• Establish develop and analyze cost and schedule baselines Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Program/Project Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Updates and maintains projects work breakdown structures and network activities in the Project Systems module in the companys ERP system.
• Interpret and maintain financial modeling and reporting tools and communicate outcomes to other business functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Accounting Finance Economics or a related field.
• Two (2) years progressive experience as a Financial Analyst Program Cost Control Analyst Scheduler or similar role.
• This position requires access to technology materials software or hardware that is controlled by US export order to be eligible for this position you must be a US Person under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Preferred:

Masters Degree

• Aerospace and Defense Industry experience including budgeting and scheduling for government contracts government cost control and EVMS compliance.
• Five (5) years progressive experience as a Financial Analyst Program Cost Control Analyst Scheduler or similar role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Experience in a leadership role as an individual contributor.
• Experience with SAP or related ERP Oracle Hyperion and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary cutting-edge work and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts EAP and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave Paid Time Off (for vacation personal business sick time and parental leave) Paid Holidays and this role may be eligible for a 9/80 schedule.

For California the annual base salary range is $71700-$89850. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education and training key skills as well as market and business considerations.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: December 12 2025

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the worlds most critical challenges around energy safety security air travel productivity and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency productivity sustainability and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer more comfortable and more productive world enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here ( Experience:

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