PATRIOT - Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst - P3 - (Onsite)

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Operations, Supply Chain & Quality (OSQ) Finance team within the Raytheon Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) division, supporting the PATRIOT Radar Integrated Product Team. PATRIOT Radar supports a portfolio of various contract types, customers, and deliverables. The successful candidate will serve as a Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst (P3), leading financial planning, analysis, and execution for the program while managing and developing a team of analysts. This role will be responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements, and providing strategic insight to program and functional leadership. The candidate will play a critical role in shaping program financial strategy, influencing decision-making, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience in program finance, cost control, or Earned Value Management (EVM) environments
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Experience managing multiple priorities and leading in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PRISM, APEX, SAP, or similar program finance systems
Experience supporting complex defense programs with multiple contract types
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership
EVMS certification or familiarity with Earned Value principles
Experience driving process improvements, automation, and standardization across finance functions

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end financial management of the program, including quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs), monthly forecasts, and long-range planning
Direct EAC (Estimation At Completion) cycles and TER (Technical Evaluation Report) Reviews including coordination of cross-functional inputs, risk and opportunity (R&O) analysis, variance drivers, and presentation to senior leadership
Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) execution, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and actionable insights for internal and customer-facing reporting
Provide strategic financial leadership to PATRIOT Product Line teams, LADS Program Management Offices, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional MPMs (Material Program Manager) & POMs (Program Operation Managers) partners
Drive weekly and monthly financial operating rhythms, including cost, labor, and performance tracking, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Establish and maintain program budgets, including governance and approval of Budget Change Requests (BCRs), ensuring alignment across control systems
Utilize PRISM, APEX, SAP, and other financial systems to manage program financials, ensure data integrity, and support reporting requirements
Communicate financial results, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership, influencing program decisions and business outcomes