Principal Program Controls Specialist - Current TS/SCI required - Award Dependent

RTX•Aurora, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Principal Program Controls Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Business Manager with business and financial responsibilities for a new contract expected to be awarded in May 2026. This position is Award Dependent. The Principal Program Controls Specialist will support and generate work products for various weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual routines including the following: Earned Value reporting, Baseline Planning and Development, Estimates at Completion (EACs), risk and opportunity development, financial forecasting, Short Range Outlook (SRO), Annual Operation Plan (AOP) and 5-year strategic planning. This position will not have any employee management responsibilities and will be an individual contributor role on the program.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience
Experience consolidating and analyzing financial data sets
Existing TS/SCI Security Clearance
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively communicate financial information internally and externally to the program area
Ability to partner with functional leads and program managers offering solutions and making quick informed business decisions
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates ability to be proactive, creative, and innovative and use critical and strategic thinking
Ability to quickly learn and utilize program management systems and tools
Independently create and accurately analyze financial data
Financial experience in the aerospace/defense industry
Prior program experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification or equivalent Project Management Institute (PMI) certification
Prior program experience in Estimates at Completion (EAC) including cost, variance, risk and opportunity analysis
Proficiency using SAP/APEX/PRISM/MRP/RPLAN/BW
Self-starter highly motivated with a positive "can do" attitude