SM-3 IIA Underlayer Lead

RTX•Tucson, AZ

8d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

As the SM3 IIA Underlayer Lead within the Finance Program Cost Controls team, you will play a critical role in driving program financial performance, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, and supporting decision-making processes. You will partner closely with program management and functional leadership to meet cost, schedule, and performance expectations.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience managing multiple Department of Defense (DoD) contracts with external deliverables such as IPMDAR/IPMAR, CSDR, and CFSR.
Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Complete (EACs), and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
Experience interfacing and conducting business with various functional disciplines.
Experience organizing, preparing, and presenting briefings to customers, management, and peers.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a matrix environment, collaborating across functional teams.
Familiarity with financial systems and tools, including APEX, BW, Rplan, PMX, and Excel.
Experience with financial forecasting, AOP, LRP, and R&O management.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including prioritization of concurrent requirements and stakeholders.
Experience driving change and influencing beyond authority level.
Active Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

Partner with program management and functional leadership to ensure program alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Lead the development and execution of cost-plus contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) program controls.
Coordinate and mentor peers on the development and analysis of program financial data, including contractual EVM requirements and quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs).
Support financial forecasting, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Planning (LRP), and Risk & Opportunity (R&O) management.
Provide financial analysis and insights to internal and external stakeholders to guide decision-making.
Develop and deliver financial planning aspects, including monthly financial performance reporting and working capital management.
Analyze and present financial data to customers, management, and peers, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
Contribute to proposal development and Gate 4 processes, supporting financial analysis for growth opportunities.