Principal Specialist (P3), Program Cost Controls Spain Patriot HYBRID

RTX • Tewksbury, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

RTX is seeking a Principal Specialist to support Global Patriot within the Land & Air Defense Systems Strategic Business Unit, working on the Spain 4-Lot Contract. As a key member of the finance team, the successful candidate will perform detailed financial analysis to explain monthly variances to budget and the Estimate at Complete (EAC), and support the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. The position provides top-level program planning and control guidance, prepares and presents information to management at all levels, and also performs hands-on finance work. The candidate must work effectively under deadlines and constraints, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate across the organization.

The role is hybrid, with regular onsite and offsite work. The preferred candidate will live within commuting distance of Tewksbury, Massachusetts; Tucson, Arizona; Huntsville, Alabama; McKinney, Texas; or Orlando, Florida. Relocation assistance is not offered. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience; or an advanced degree and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with Program Finance and/or Earned Value (EV).
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Word.
• Experience with SAP accounting system, Standard Business Warehouse reports, Achieving Process Excellence (APEX), Program Management Excellence (PMX) Tool Suite, and/or similar reports.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to work under deadlines and constraints, multitask across varied assignments, and work with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Goal-oriented approach and enjoyment of working in a team structure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, cross-functional teammates, and all levels of leadership.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Estimate at Complete (EAC), Earned Value, and Budget Change Request (BCR) processes.
• Support Budget Sign Up during program startup and baseline activities as new scope is awarded.
• Support approved Budget Change Requests and ensure all changes are incorporated into control systems.
• Prepare and present Earned Value financial data for Monthly Operating Reviews, Financial Reviews, and similar reviews.
• Perform program control, including interpreting monthly variance analysis and billing.
• Support program offset projects.
• Provide financial analysis and meaningful business insights, including support to the FP&A team.
• Mentor and develop other analysts on the team.
• Support ad hoc tasks and analyses as required.
• Communicate and present information effectively to partners and management at all levels.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior