Principal Specialist, Program Controls HYBRID

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join the Patriot Engineering Services program within the United States Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Mission Area as a Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst (P3). The successful candidate will serve as a Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst (P3), leading financial planning, analysis, and execution for the program. This role will be responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements, and providing support for quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews. The candidate will play a critical role in shaping program financial strategy, influencing decision-making, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional stakeholders. This role is being offered in a hybrid capacity (onsite & remote) with onsite work expected in Tewksbury, MA. Relocation assistance is not being offered.

Requirements

Typically requires a BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field of study & a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience; OR an Advanced degree & a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience
Experienced user of SAP (APEX and/or Prism), RTN PMX, or similar system
Experience with Program Controls (Cost/Schedule), forecasting, budgeting and/or variance analysis
Experience with the Microsoft Office Tool Suite, particularly with Excel
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Nice To Haves

Program start-up/baselining experience
Strong technical knowledge of finance and program control, strong problem solving skills and have good communication skills
EVMS experience, or Earn Value Certification
Excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines

Responsibilities

Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are performed within contract agreed-upon parameters
Cost and schedule monitoring
Monthly Earned Value reporting
Development of quarterly EAC's
Perform detailed financial analysis for both total CBT and functional area level cost elements to help define and understand the monthly variances to Budget baseline and EAC positions
Maintain accurate records for Budget and EAC tracking to ensure adequate funding is available
Process approved Baseline Change Requests (BCR) and ensures all changes are incorporated into control systems
Utilize & share knowledge of the RTN Earned Value Management system process 10255 policy within the program team