Program Cost Controls Analyst (P1) HYBRID

RTX•Andover, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Support SSBU within Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) has an exciting opportunity for an entry level Program Cost Controls Analyst supporting our Domestic Patriot business area. Product Support Global Patriot plays a critical role in delivering sustainment and aftermarket solutions in support of the prime Global Patriot team. In this role, you will join a collaborative program finance team supporting high-visibility defense programs, with opportunities to develop foundational skills in financial analysis and program controls. This role is being offered in a hybrid capacity (remote/onsite) and onsite work is expected in Andover, MA. The preferred candidate will be located within a commutable distance to MA. Relocation assistance is not being offered.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline, and less than 2 years of professional experience in a finance or accounting function
Experience with financial reporting, data analysis, forecasting and/or process improvement
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite Excel, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting and/or data visualization
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Nice To Haves

Strong Organizational skills; Able to meet critical deadlines
Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively work in a challenging and fast paced environment while multi-tasking on several different program issues concurrently
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form
Knowledge of SAP software, SAP Business Warehouse or equivalent systems.

Responsibilities

Support development and maintenance of weekly and monthly sales forecasts, ensuring alignment with program financial objectives
Assist in Annual Operating Plan (AOP) creation and updates, including data consolidation, analysis, and reporting
Perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance analysis, identifying key cost, schedule, and performance drivers
Contribute to annual Estimate at Completion (EAC) development and updates, ensuring forecasts reflect current program status and risks
Analyze program financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate insights to program leadership
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain) to support accurate financial tracking and execution
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting in support of program reviews, leadership requests, and strategic decisions
Support continuous improvement efforts by helping enhance forecasting processes, reporting tools, and data accuracy