Program Cost Controls Manager (M4) HYBRID

RTX • Eagle, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

RTX is seeking a Program Cost Controls Manager to lead financial management and oversight for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC INC 2) and Medium-Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) programs. The role partners with the portfolio finance director, program management, and functional teams to support program implementation through cost and schedule control, EVMS compliance, and portfolio EVMS cadence. The manager advises program managers and functional leadership and supports financial, contractual, execution, and resource decisions.

The position is responsible for financial excellence across program finance and business activities, including cost and schedule execution and reporting, Estimates at Complete (EACs), financial planning and analysis, proposal support, contract startup, execution, and closeout. The manager also leads and develops a team of four to five program control analysts.

This is a hybrid role, working regularly both onsite and offsite. The preferred candidate is within commuting distance of Andover, Massachusetts; other allowable locations are Tucson, Arizona; Huntsville, Alabama; McKinney, Texas; and Orlando, Florida. Relocation assistance is not provided. U.S. citizenship is required to access the program's financial management system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Earned Value (EV) reporting.
• Experience with bookings and backlog; providing inputs to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and five-year Long Range Planning (LRP); establishing initial baselines for new awards; and coordinating or performing Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting complex government or defense programs and working across multiple functions and organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Experience using SAP, APEX, PRISM, and program management tools.
• Experience with proposal and pre-proposal management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, including CPI, SPI, cost and schedule variances, variance explanations, and corrective actions.
• Compile, validate, and deliver recurring and non-recurring earned value deliverables.
• Align information across proposals, earned value management, estimates at complete, resource and investment management, and financial plans and forecasts.
• Meet internal and external delivery requirements with accurate work products and predictable financial forecasts.
• Brief program and finance stakeholders in advance of decision-making and provide financial strategies for proposals and contract negotiations.
• Serve as finance delegate for proposals and gate reviews, and lead strategic discussions with the program concerning profit, fees, and favorable criteria.
• Prepare and present briefings to customers, senior management, and peers.
• Recognize process shortfalls and implement improvements.
• Lead and develop a team of four to five program control analysts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to position eligibility and program conditions.

What This Job Offers

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