Principle Specialist Program Cost Control

RTX•Mckinney, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EO/IR Solutions (EOIRS) Navy portfolio Finance team is seeking a Finance Analyst to support Navy programs. This role is responsible for but not limited to: supporting preparation of Long-Range Planning and Annual Operating Plans, financial forecasting and reporting, variance analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM) activities and compliance, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and cash management. The position requires managing multiple priorities, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and providing financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Experience applying Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) for cost, schedule, and performance tracking
Experience developing financial forecasts, budgets, and performing variance analysis
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience analyzing program data and producing trend analysis outputs using Microsoft Excel
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience with cost and schedule control and variance analysis
Experience supporting Program Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reviews and policy compliance activities
Experience supporting Program Managers, CAMs, IPTLs, OPMs, and Material Program Managers in program execution
Experience supporting Short Range Outlook (SRO) tracking, financial forecasting, reporting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and long-range planning activities
Experience working with Program Management, Finance Management, and cross-functional teams in program execution environments
Experience using SAP, APEX, PRISM, and program management tools
Experience managing assigned responsibilities with limited supervision in support of program execution activities

Responsibilities

Support the monthly financial planning, forecasting, and close process (RPlan)
Develop and support Quarterly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) and monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) activities
Perform PRISM analysis, including review and updates to MRP drivers, grouping/pegging/distribution impacts, and material analysis
Provide financial analysis and support to Factory Operations Managers, IPT Leads, and Supply Chain Management functions
Communicate forecast assumptions, risks, and opportunities to program teams and leadership
Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance reporting and data analysis
Perform cost, schedule, and financial analysis and reporting, including funding planning, maintenance, and reporting using standard company tools and processes
Review EAC inputs, presentations, and proposals for accuracy and completeness
Review and analyze Earned Value Management (EVM), funding data, and monthly Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reporting