Program Cost Controls Principal Specialist HYBRID

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's 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. The Global Patriot Sub Strategic Business Unit within the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit of Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Finance professional to assume the role of Finance Principal Specialist for Domestic Patriot Production programs. The Finance Principal Specialist position (P3) will provide a tremendous growth opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to work dynamic Department of Defense programs. The selected candidate will work closely with the Production Program Teams and functional support teams on making financial, contractual, execution, and resource decisions. The selected candidate will be responsible for financial excellence across all program finance and business-related activities including cost and schedule execution and reporting, monthly EV execution & reporting, Latest Revised Estimates (LREs), Estimates at Complete (EACs), financial planning and analysis, proposal support, cash management, contract startup, execution, and closeout. The selected candidate must excel at multi-tasking, effective and influential communication, innovative problem solving, and must have a firm understanding of financial principles common to the aerospace and defense industry. This role is being offered in a hybrid capacity (onsite & remote). The preferred candidate will be located within a commutable distance to Tewksbury, MA. Other acceptable locations are: Dulles, VA; McKinney, TX; Tucson, AZ; Largo, FL; or Huntsville, AL. Relocation assistance is not being provided.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field & a minimum of 5 years related work experience; OR an Advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years related work experience
Experience using SAP APEX software, MS Analysis for Office, PMX, EDIT+ or similar systems
Experience with Estimates At Complete (EAC) and/or Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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

Ability to multi-task, problem solve and work on several different program issues concurrently
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form
Able to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvement
Knowledge of Undefinitized Contract Awards and the process for Definitization

Responsibilities

Be a trusted business partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive excellence in financial strategy and execution across a dynamic portfolio of programs and captures
Quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs) of required programs
Guide program startup, program baseline development, project build out and Earned Value implementation
Compile, validate and deliver recurring & non-recurring EV deliverables
Monthly forecast development and presentation (FP&A)
Support the development of the long range and annual operating plans
Analyze key financial data and metrics that will aid business decision making
Drive alignment of information between proposals, earned value management, estimates at complete, resource and investment management, and financial plans and forecasts
Develop, utilize and disseminate process improvement and tool improvement opportunities to enhance analytical opportunities for the entire finance team