Manager, Program Cost Controls

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•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. Raytheon organization is seeking an individual to join its Earned Value Management Systems team as a Manager, Program Cost Controls. This position has accountability for the performance of EVM compliance, training, communications, and assessments. It is a resource to drive the use of EVM as a program management tool. This is highly collaborative role that calls for proactive leadership and the ability to mentor program team members to build EVM maturity and improve processes. The EVM Tier IV Specialist will interface with Program Managers, Business Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), as well as the EVM community, Finance, and external customers. Candidates must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of EVM with the ability to conduct training, create professional communications, and deploy tools to the program team is required. Effective and influential communication across all levels of the business (Functional Organizations, Product Areas, Senior Management, Program Management, and Government counterparts) is required. A strong desire to foster relationships that improve execution is critical. Some travel may be required. Relocation assistance is available, provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Experience in applications of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Program Controls, and Cost/Schedule Integration
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) compliance, materiality, and intent of process implementation
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting requirements such as the Data Item Descriptions for Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR)/Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR)
Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required after your start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agile implementation and methodology
Experience applying EVMS policies, procedures, and intent across an enterprise in multiple contractual scenarios
Demonstrated understanding of the EIA-748 EVMS Guidelines, Raytheon EVMS Process Description Manual 10255, and the EVM Procedures / EVM Policy Instructions or other established EVM policies/procedures/techniques
Knowledgeable of full suite of EVMS tools and their application (APEX EV, PM Tool Suite, wInsight, PRISM EV, forProject EV, etc.)
Familiar with IMS development and maintenance tools and techniques
Current Raytheon EVM Certification or Industry equivalent
Ability to effectively interact and influence across enterprise-wide network/resources for information
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to work well under pressure with both internal and external customers
Ability to influence without authority
Expert in Baselining and Execution Processes and IBR, to include Subcontractor Integration in an EVM environment
Experience EVM reporting requirements such as the Data Item Descriptions for Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Program Management Data Analytics Report (IPMDAR)

Responsibilities

Lead EVM implementation and compliance for programs
Prepare teams for all EVM events (IBR, surveillance, etc.)
Provide closed loop feedback to program teams with options for compliant implementation
Collaborate with the RTX EVM Team for consistency of EVM application
Review RFP/RFQ for EVM requirements and make recommendations for revisions
Train program front line leaders on how to implement compliant EVM processes
Contribute to and/or lead team training events (EVM Forums, EVM Certification Boot Camps, etc.)
Assess EVM artifacts for compliance to DIDs, CDRLs, and EVM Command Media