Onsite Principal Financial Analyst Clearance Required
About The Position
RTX is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to support financial management activities for its aerospace and defense programs. The role is onsite in Tucson, Arizona, and requires an active, transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required. The analyst will lead quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes, prepare financial forecasts and Latest Revised Estimates (LREs), monitor actual costs, and explain variances. The role also supports Earned Value reporting and analysis, program financial reporting, funding analysis, and adherence to Earned Value Management policies. The analyst will work closely with Operations Managers, Material Program Managers, Control Account Managers, and Program Finance teams. Relocation assistance and a signing bonus may be available to eligible candidates. The stated salary range is $86,800–$165,200. Eligible applicants may also qualify for benefits and annual incentive compensation, subject to business-unit rules and other conditions.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- Experience with the Microsoft Office tool suite.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; the listed clearance type is Secret and must be current and active on day one.
- U.S. citizenship, as required for security clearance eligibility.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Working knowledge of Power Query.
- Ability to develop process improvements and meet critical deadlines.
- Demonstrated thorough critical-thinking skills.
- Experience with SAP business systems such as APEX, PRISM, or Analysis for Office.
- Working knowledge of Earned Value and/or PRISM EV.
- Excellent organizational skills, including leading or coordinating a matrix organization toward shared finance goals, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Lead quarterly EAC processes by gathering inputs, preparing presentations, conducting variance analysis, and assessing risks and opportunities.
- Prepare financial forecasts and LREs, monitor actual costs, and explain variances to plans.
- Ensure program adherence to EVM policies and support program updates.
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
- Collaborate with Operations Managers, Material Program Managers, Control Account Managers, and Program Finance teams.
- Report Earned Value and analyze performance against the budget baseline and schedule.
- Perform cost, schedule, and financial reporting activities, including funding analysis, tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates.
- Signing bonus may be available to eligible candidates.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, subject to eligibility and applicable performance factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
