Program Controls Specialist

Company: Honeywell
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description We engineer solutions for the world's 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 you'll 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 company's ERP system. Interpret and maintain financial modeling and reporting tools, and communicate outcomes to other business functions. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's 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 laws. In 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: Master's 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 $71,700-$89,850. 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 candidate's 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 world's 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 (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en) About Us Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

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