Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls (Dev & Test)

RTX•Woburn, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We have an excellent opportunity to join the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) business area of the Global Sensors & Mission Systems (GSMS) Mission Area as a Principal Specialist (P3) within the Development, Test & Growth Business Area as the lead of the RSTAC and National Team programs. This position requires proactive leadership and interaction with Program Area Directors, Program Managers, and customer representatives from finance and contracts teams to ensure alignment regarding strategy, operating and financial objectives. The candidate’s responsibilities include the day-to-day execution of the program, managing all aspects of Earned Value and Estimate at Completion (EAC). The selected candidate must be able to work under deadlines and constraints as well as have the ability to multitask across program requirements. This position requires the ability to provide top level program planning and control guidance as well as the ability to summarize, package, and present information to all levels of management.

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 with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Program Controls (Cost/Schedule), and/or Estimate at Completion (EAC) Process
Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and/or PowerPoint)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Finance Business Systems: APEX, PRISM, Analysis for Office and/or Rplan
Working knowledge of Raytheon financial and accounting policies and procedures
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast paced work environment
Strong communication skills and attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines, work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
Must be independent and self-motivated
Prior experience in Program Cost Controls and EVMS audit/surveillance experience

Responsibilities

Help establish and maintain the overall baseline that is compliant with the program instruction, internal EVM policy and 10255
Support and develop the detailed cost CDRLs including Contractor Funding Summary Report (CFSRs), Cost Data Summary Report (1921), and Functional Cost Hour Report (1921-1)
Coordinate development of quarterly Estimates at Complete, Budget Change Request (BCRs) coordination and implementation
Provide thorough cost and schedule analysis
Partnership with Program Management and cross functional leads to support program execution
Prepare finance charts for Program Management Reviews and other reporting activities as required