Program Controls Senior Analyst

RTX•El Segundo, CA

10d•$75,800 - $144,200•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, including pre-forecast, Sales, Risks and Opportunities (SRO), balance sheet and unbilled tracking, invoice tracking, Long-Range Plan (LRP), performer input forecasting, and gap closure. The role develops forecasts in RPlan by element of cost, analyzes forecast results, validates financial data, and prepares reports for internal stakeholders. It also owns a fixed-price (FFP) Watch Program, including Estimates at Complete (EACs) and Internal Earned Value (EV). The analyst meets reporting deadlines, participates in leadership meetings, and provides financial analysis and recommendations to Program Managers. The position prioritizes customer requirements and communicates financial information to Senior Managers, Senior Directors, and cross-functional stakeholders. This is a hybrid, U.S.-based role in El Segundo, California. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of 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.

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 other analysts to prepare financial reports, complete analyses, and conduct internal reviews.
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 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes in accordance with 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.
Develop forecasts in RPlan by element of cost, analyze forecast results, validate financial data, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders.
Coordinate FP&A deliverables with the Area Program Manager and functional representatives throughout the program lifecycle.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to Program Managers and communicate financial data to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Meet reporting deadlines and participate in leadership meetings.