Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls

RTX•Mckinney, TX

13d•Remote

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter boldness. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Finance team has an upcoming need for a Program Cost Control Specialist to support the Production Programs under the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) portfolio. The AEA portfolio falls under the Naval Power Business Unit. This role will provide overall financial support, analysis, and oversight to the NGJ Production programs under a growing portfolio with high visibility within the business. Primary responsibilities will include, but not limited to, working and partnering with program managers and key functional stakeholders to ensure accurate weekly/monthly reporting, start-up activities (Baseline, Gate 5, PMX setup, etc.) on new awards, Estimate at Complete (EAC) & Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) management, financial forecasting, Performance Based Payment (PBP) billings, Monthly Integrated Program Management Data Analysis Report (IPMDAR) external reporting, and supporting strategic meetings with program leadership.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
Experience with Earned Value, Estimates at Complete.
Minimum 5 years documented experience utilizing using MS Office – (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) with pivot tables, charts, creating presentations, etc.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IPMR / IPMDAR reporting.
Experience with Raytheon financial tools/systems (APEX/PMX/ProIA/edit+)
Demonstrated experience with current Raytheon financial tools/systems (APEX, BW, RPLAN).
Excellent critical thinking, program solving, and resolution-making skills
Ability to meet critical deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and implement process improvement.
Deep interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of organization.
Independent, self-motivated, and highly organized.
Prior Program Control Experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Program start up and implementation support inclusive of contract modification processing, project setup, and NWA management.
Prepare weekly & monthly reports to include LRE development, internal & external EV requirements, & financial variance analysis.
Manage the coordination, development, and delivery of monthly financial CDRLs .
Cost and schedule control analysis – Maintaining compliance within EVMS
Preparation and Analysis of Quarterly EACs including cost analysis, risks, and opportunities.
Generate and Support BCR/SWA Process.
Ad hoc AEA program control support, as needed.