Program Controls Senior Analyst

RTX•El Segundo, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Controls Senior Analyst supports financial planning and analysis and program controls for the PhantomStrike fixed-price development program. The analyst coordinates with the Area Program Manager and functional representatives throughout the program lifecycle to prepare and track FP&A deliverables, develop and analyze forecasts, validate financial data, and provide reports and recommendations to program leadership. The position also owns a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Watch Program, including Estimates at Complete (EACs) and Internal Earned Value (EV). The analyst works with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, meets reporting deadlines, participates in leadership meetings, and communicates financial information to Senior Managers, Senior Directors, and Program Managers. This is a hybrid role based in El Segundo, California. Employees work regularly both onsite and offsite, with the onsite ratio determined in partnership with their leader. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program/contract; no security clearance is required. The stated salary range is $75,800–$144,200 USD.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience using Excel formulas, financial models, and data analysis tools.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of finance principles, concepts, practices, and industry standards.
Experience communicating financial concepts, trends, and variances to management.
Experience planning and managing daily tasks, meeting deadlines, analyzing financial data, and recommending solutions to management.
Experience using RPlan, SAP APEX, Business Warehouse (BW), and Business Planning and Simulation (BPS).
Experience identifying process improvements and improving data analysis methods.
Experience managing assignments with limited supervision, including planning, scheduling, and completing assigned activities.
Experience learning and using business systems.

Responsibilities

Provide financial analysis for the PhantomStrike program.
Lead program controls for the FFP Watch Program, including EACs and Internal EV.
Coordinate with the Area Program Manager, functional representatives, and other analysts to prepare financial reports, conduct analyses, and complete internal reviews.
Prepare and track FP&A deliverables, including pre-forecast, Sales, Risks and Opportunities (SRO), balance sheet and unbilled tracking, invoice tracking, LRP, performer input forecasting, and gap closure.
Develop forecasts in RPlan by element of cost, analyze forecast results, validate financial data, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders.
Support weekly financial reviews covering SRO, gap closure, forecasts, and actual cost tracking.
Prepare charts and present financial data to management at least monthly.
Monitor program expenditures and work performance and compare actual results against forecasts.
Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes according to ARS and APS timelines.
Coordinate program team inputs for AOP and LRP submissions.
Analyze financial risks and opportunities for inclusion in SRO reporting.
Coordinate pre-forecast development and management.
Prioritize customer requirements, meet reporting deadlines, participate in leadership meetings, and provide financial analysis and recommendations to Program Managers.
Communicate financial data to Senior Managers, Senior Directors, and cross-functional stakeholders.