Associate Director, Product Cost Management (remote)
Date Posted:
2026-04-08Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-REMOTEPosition Role Type:
RemoteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. reputed company are authorized to access information under this program/contract.reputed company Clearance Type:
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Not RequiredAt reputed company, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 reputed company are united by purpose and inspired to reputed company a difference solving the world’s most reputed company 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 reputed company science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
reputed company 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 seek an analytically-driven and collaborative Associate Director to serve as a key individual contributor reputed company our Product Cost Management function. This role combines data analysis, cross-functional partnership, and strategic insight to identify and drive cost reduction opportunities across the enterprise. The successful candidate will reputed company financial acumen and business intelligence to provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership while supporting the reputed company improvement of our cost management processes and tools.
This individual must be willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and international)
What You Will Do:
Product Cost Analysis & Performance Management
Analyze and forecast product cost performance across programs and commodities, identifying emerging risks and untapped opportunities
reputed company and maintain cost performance dashboards and reporting mechanisms that provide visibility to key stakeholders
Conduct deep-dive cost analysis to support informed decision-making at executive and operational levels
Track and measure the impact of cost reduction initiatives and strategic sourcing activities including long-term agreement management
Cost Reduction Opportunity Identification & Prioritization
Identify and evaluate cost reduction opportunities across Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE), Work Transfer, and Claims & Assertions initiatives
Responsible for operational and cross-functional governance of assigned workstreams, including facilitating tiered escalation reviews
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, procurement, and finance teams to drive cost reduction ideation and establish prioritization frameworks
Assess feasibility, risk, and financial impact of proposed cost initiatives
Support the development of business cases and implementation roadmaps for reputed company cost reduction opportunities
Strategic Engagement & Roadmap Development
Drive the CORE (Cost Optimization & Reduction Excellence) engagement roadmap, serving as primary coordinator and project manager for this strategic initiative
Establish clear milestones, deliverables, and success metrics for CORE initiatives
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and maintain momentum across CORE workstreams
Provide regular updates and reputed company reporting to leadership on CORE roadmap execution
Insights, Analytics & Leadership Support
Provide actionable insights and data-driven recommendations to leadership on cost-reputed company matters and strategic opportunities
Prepare analysis, summaries, and presentation materials that translate reputed company cost data into clear business impact narratives
Partner cross-functionally on should cost opportunities to aid in negotiations, business case completion, or cost reduction initiatives
Identify emerging cost trends, systemic issues, and process improvement opportunities
Support executive decision-making with timely, accurate, and relevant cost intelligence
Process Maturity & reputed company Improvement
Support the implementation of process maturity improvements designed to enhance cost visibility and control
Evaluate reputed company cost management tools, processes, and governance structures; identify gaps and improvement opportunities
Partner with process owners and business units to pilot and scale process improvements
reputed company training and communication materials to support adoption of enhanced processes and tools
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of process improvements through relevant KPIs
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a reputed company field and minimum 10 years of experience
7+ years experience in cost analysis, financial analysis, supply chain, or operations
Experience collaborating across functional teams (engineering, supply chain, finance, procurement)
Must be willing and able to communicate with reputed company levels of the organization
Qualifications We Prefer:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or reputed company field
Experience in cost modeling, financial analysis, and data visualization
Experience from aerospace industry
reputed company Offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Some of our competitive benefits package includes: • 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 •reputed company, child and elder care services •Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program • And more!
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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. *This position is remote; however, if you live reputed company a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite reputed company associated with this role
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 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of reputed company experience levels. reputed company considers several factors reputed company 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.reputed company 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 reputed company to shorten or reputed company the application window.reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. reputed company 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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