Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) Business Manger

RTX•Woburn, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex 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 known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Ground Based Surveillance (GBS) Finance Team, in the Strategic Sensors and Precision Strike (SSPS) Mission area has an immediate need for a Business Manager supporting the newly awarded $300M Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) Program within the Strategic Early Warning (SEW) portfolio of programs. The Business Manager is an integral part of the SEW Finance leadership team as part of this newly awarded program. The selected individual will be responsible for all aspects of Business Finance execution activities including Program Cost Controls, Proposals, Financial Planning and Analysis, Estimates at Completion (EACs) and overall financial execution of the set of programs. The selected individual must be an excellent communicator with a strong desire to learn while being aggressively challenged. Competitive applicants must have the ability to think on their feet, provide accurate and insightful management analysis with recommendations, manage competing priorities and interact with various levels of management, including Program Directors, Program Managers, and various Program Management office representatives to ensure alignment regarding strategy, operating, and financial objectives.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience
Experience with data analysis and/or reporting
Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management) or Estimates at Complete (EACs) or Financial Planning and Analysis

Nice To Haves

Experience with proposals
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form
Experience interfacing with senior level management and customers, including formal presentations
Ability to think on their feet, make decisions in a fast-paced environment, and manage competing priorities
Ability to identify issues and implement corrective action plans that produce positive results
Ability to partner with various functional teams and work in collaboration on the successful execution of gate reviews, contract modification negotiations, financial reporting, and EAC’s.
Continuous improvement mindset and high attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrate ability to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of financial analysts by providing support, mentorship and training
Management of earned value, analysis of program performance ensuring compliance with internal EVM policy and 10255
Quarterly development of Estimate at Completion (EACs)
Interfacing with Program Management Office and the Integrated Product Leadership Team, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
Support monthly pre-close and month end close activities including risk and opportunity management
Support the development of product group level inputs and updates to Monthly Forecasts, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Plan (LRP) objectives
Meet critical deadlines while managing multiple conflicting priorities
Use strong analytical abilities to understand data quickly in order to make informed business decisions
Prepare finance charts for Program Business Reviews, financial overviews and other reporting activities as required
Participation in key leadership strategy reviews
Support program start up activities