Program Controls Spec III

This position reports directly to our Finance Team Manager and will work at our San Diego CA location on a hybrid work schedule.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Controls Specialist at Honeywell in San Diego CA. This position will serve as the lead analyst 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.

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Responsibilities

• Exhibit strong analytical abilities and utilize critical thinking skills to address financial challenges and foresee potential scenarios.
• 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.
• Work within an ERP system to create and maintain financial projects such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) billing and cost accounting information.
• Drive continuous improvement within the organization including enhancing financial tools streamlining processes and promoting collaboration for smoother business operations.
• Collaborate with program managers operational 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).
• Interpret and maintain financial modeling and reporting tools and communicate outcomes to other business functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Two years progressive experience as a Financial Analyst Program Cost Control Analyst Scheduler or similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Must be confident in presenting financial information to the leadership team.
• 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).

WE VALUE

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

Salary Range: $92800 - $115900(San Diego CA).Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including but not limited to geographical location job function of the position education and experience of the successful candidate.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations candidate must be a U.S. person which is defined as a U.S. citizen a U.S. permanent resident or an individual who has protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

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.

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: February 24 2026


ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the worlds most critical demands around energy safety security air travel productivity and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated 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.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial defense and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines cockpit and cabin electronics wireless connectivity systems mechanical components and more and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft more direct and on-time flight arrivals safer skies and airports and more comfortable flights along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21000 employees globally.