PATRIOT - Program Cost Controls Manager - M3 - (Onsite)

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This position is part of the Operations, Supply Chain & Quality (OSQ) Finance team within the Raytheon Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) division, supporting the PATRIOT Radar Integrated Product Team. PATRIOT Radar supports a portfolio of various contract types, customers, and deliverables. The successful candidate will serve as a Program Cost Controls Manager (M3), leading financial planning, analysis, and execution for the program while managing and developing a team of analysts. This role will be responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements, and providing strategic insight to program and functional leadership. The candidate will play a critical role in shaping program financial strategy, influencing decision-making, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience in program finance, cost control, or Earned Value Management (EVM) environments
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Experience managing multiple priorities and leading in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with PRISM, APEX, SAP, or similar program finance systems
Experience supporting complex defense programs with multiple contract types
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership
EVMS certification or familiarity with Earned Value principles
Experience driving process improvements, automation, and standardization across finance functions

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, providing coaching, prioritization, and performance management to ensure high-quality deliverables and team growth
Own end-to-end financial management of the program, including quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs), monthly forecasts, and long-range planning
Direct EAC (Estimation At Completion) cycles and TER (Technical Evaluation Report) Reviews including coordination of cross-functional inputs, risk and opportunity (R&O) analysis, variance drivers, and presentation to senior leadership
Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) execution, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and actionable insights for internal and customer-facing reporting
Provide strategic financial leadership to PATRIOT Product Line teams, LADS Program Management Offices, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional MPMs (Material Program Manager) & POMs (Program Operation Managers) partners
Drive weekly and monthly financial operating rhythms, including cost, labor, and performance tracking, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Establish and maintain program budgets, including governance and approval of Budget Change Requests (BCRs), ensuring alignment across control systems
Utilize PRISM, APEX, SAP, and other financial systems to manage program financials, ensure data integrity, and support reporting requirements
Lead process improvements, standard work development, and documentation efforts to enhance financial operations and enable scalable program execution
Communicate financial results, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership, influencing program decisions and business outcomes