Principal Program Cost Controls Specialist - On-Site

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Air Dominance Business Office within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) is seeking an experienced financial Earned Value (EV) Analyst to lead financial execution and earned value management for the AMRAAM‑ER E2 Transition to Production (TTP) / Ready for Rate (RFR) contract, a 48‑month effort supporting transition into full‑rate production. This contract requires Contractual EV Management and will be implemented using the SAP APEX EVMS/PMX tool suite. This Finance EV lead will serve as a critical business partner by providing the analysis, insight and guidance to enable strategic decision making and achieve bottom-line results. This is a high visibility portfolio with significant complexities that provides you with the opportunity to influence decisions with direct P&L implications. The ideal candidate will be able to partner with program leadership and cross functional partners (PMO, supply chain, contracts, engineering, security, USG, etc.) to drive execution and influence change. You would be a critical business partner in providing insight and analysis to strategic decisions to achieve bottom-line results. Our partners are all on-site which promotes transparency and open communication. This candidate should also be familiar with or excited to gain experience in the financial lifecycle from cradle to grave (proposal, negotiation, contract setup, baselining, execution, contract close-out). We are looking for someone who has a love for spreading knowledge and influencing process improvements. This position will offer relocation assistance.

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 in EVMS, Program Controls, and/or integrated cost/schedule management
Experience with MS Office
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD development/production programs
Experience with financial forecasting and risk & opportunity management
Experience with SAP including PRISM MRP
Excellent presentation, communication, and professional skills
Proven analytical & problem-solving skills
Ability to work well under pressure with both internal and external customers
Ability to perform work without appreciable direction
Ability to influence without authority
Experience leading and mentoring peers and junior analysts
Direct communication with Government customers

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate a cross functional team regarding contractual EVMS submissions
Develop, present and defend monthly Latest Revised Estimates (LRE)
Baseline and incorporate regular scope expansion tasking
Support related financial forecasting for the portfolio
Analyze EV metrics including weekly/monthly costs incurred and provide associated leading indicator guidance to Program and Business management, external stakeholders and the customer community
Effective and influential communication across all levels of the business (Functional Organizations, SBU’s, Program Management, and Government counterparts) is required
Foster relationships that improve execution implementation
Partner successfully and drive influence with program IPL and strategic partners regarding all aspects of program execution and strategy