Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls REMOTE

RTX•US-AZ-REMOTE, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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 for a finance professional (P3) to join our LADS SMGBAD ICP Finance Team. This role serves as a critical business partner by providing analysis, insight and guidance to program leadership in order to enable strategic decisions leading to program execution and fiduciary success. This amazing portfolio includes ongoing implementation of a handful of unique DCS contract types, at various phases in the program life cycle, and therefore the ideal candidate must be able to prioritize and allocate resources in a challenging, deadline driven environment. In addition, professional and effective communication skills are required due to the frequent interaction with program, product line and functional leadership. The candidate will be responsible for managing the financial performance of ICP contracts containing CPPC contracts. 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 degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related field and a minimum of 5 years finance related working experience; OR an Advanced degree and 3 years finance related working experience
Experience with Earned Value (EV)
Experience with Program Controls (Cost/Schedule), and/or Estimate at Completion (EAC) Process
SAP APEX EV, Rplan, BW, PMX and/or Edit+

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Microsoft Suite of tools (Excel, Power Point, Word)
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet critical deadlines and prioritize workload
Must be independent and self-motivated and be able to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the overall baseline that is compliant with the program instruction, internal EVM policy and 10255
Prepare detailed CDRLs
Coordinate development of Estimates at Complete
Implement and track Budget Change Request (BCRs)
Provide thorough cost and schedule analysis
Prepare finance charts for Program Management Reviews, monthly operating reviews, financial overviews and other reporting activities as required
Utilize and share knowledge of the RTN Earned Value Management system process 10255 policy within the program team
Coordinate the development of manpower reports to support staffing demand reviews including working with cross function leads to identify gaps and plans to closure
Provide Contract Funding Analysis