Program Finance Manager (Hybrid)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

8d•$107,500 - $204,500•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) is seeking a dynamic Program Finance Manager to join our Program Finance team. In this role, you’ll collaborate daily with engineers, program leaders, and business development partners to ensure strong financial performance across a various research portfolio. You will also support Technology & Global Engineering (T&GE) and RTRC senior leadership. This is an individual contributor role ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating across functions, driving process improvements, and supporting mission‑focused R&D programs. The position is currently designed to be hybrid with a minimum of three days in the office and aligns with the finance team at RTRC.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Proficiency with MS Office, Office 365, and SAP.
Familiarity with relevant Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) cost principles
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to build trust, present confidently, and influence without authority.
Proven analytical skills and the ability to deliver high quality results under time constraints
Ability to multi-task; manage multiple customers and multiple deadlines
Demonstrated ability to drive results through leadership, adaptability, and self-direction
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to effectively promote teamwork
Experience supporting large defense or aerospace programs in program finance, cost analysis, FP&A, or EV roles
Demonstrated ability to drive disciplined program execution and navigate complexity
Advanced Excel skills (dynamic arrays, auditing formulas, complex data analysis)
Experience bringing financial acumen together with technical skills (Power BI, automation, data visualization) to drive data informed decision-making, improve team efficiency and strengthen financial reporting

Responsibilities

Partner with engineering and program teams to manage the financial execution of R&D projects across internal, business‑unit, and U.S. Government‑funded efforts
Provide day-to-day management of all financial aspects of program finance across multiple contracts, including EVMS, FP&A, R&O management, and training
Analyze spending trends, project plans, and performance drivers to that support informed decision making across the organization
Present financial insights and program performance to RTRC Senior Leadership during Monthly Team Meetings; support the monthly operating reviews (MOR).
Review and validate Government contract invoices prior to submission
Prepare required financial reports for U.S. Government customers
Support data collection for the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) annual submission
Support the Long-Range Plan (LRP), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and monthly planning and budgeting cycles
Use the RTX operating system, CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) to collaborate with teammates to identify and implement process and reporting enhancements, including Power BI dashboards and automated financial workflows—to improve forecast accuracy and reduce manual effort across the team
Participate in internal and external audits and support the development of the corrective action plan
Support key ad hoc analyses and special initiatives that advance RTRC strategic and operational goals