Operations & Supply Chain – Principal Program Cost Controls Specialist

Date Posted:

2025-03-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

This position is for a Principal Program Cost Controls Specialist (P3), working within the Raytheon; Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) Finance organization. This role is supporting the Naval Power SBU, and the Shipboard Missiles SSBU and will work closely with the Business Office and the Program Operations Manager working on the exciting and challenging SM-3 program across multiple contracts.

As a member of the OSC Finance team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Operations financials as an Ops Principal Program Cost Controls analyst. Scope of work includes weekly & monthly variance reporting & EAC Development, and weekly analysis of cost runs with direct support to both Control Accounts Managers (CAMs) as well as the Program Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong fundamental understanding of the Operations environment, while also working closely with the Program Finance office to ensure financial targets are achieved.  The ability to be self-sufficient as well as operating in a team environment, supporting both the Functional organizations as well as ensuring program financial commitments are met will be fundamental to success in this role.  Business management covers a wide set of requirements, and a successful candidate will need to show flexibility in job abilities and strong communication skills.  

What You Will Do

• Support the creation of Estimates at Complete (EACs) on a quarterly basis including costs, risks and opportunities for Factories and at the Program / Product Line Level

• Provide cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring, and analysis support to Ops leaders, leadership teams, and management using standard company tools and processes

• Prepare program financial forecasts, monitor actual costs, and explain variances to plans and forecasts

• Manage cost accumulation methods for operations labor on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis

• Provide cost reduction project support and leadership based on manufacturing and functional expertise and experiences

• Support the preparation of cost estimates for new business proposals and assist Estimating and Program Analysts in developing rationale for basis of estimates

• Support Factory and Program activities in the business management role including being a key participant in all organizational decisions

• Assist in the development and streamlining of Operations labor reports, EAC management and special projects to drive internal efficiencies

• Create and maintain the control account structure within a manufacturing-based finance environment

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related topic

• Typically requires 5+ years finance work experience; OR an Advanced degree and 3+ years prior relevant experience

• Experience developing, updating, and status financial and performance metrics and analysis driven reports

• Experience in understanding the details of cost allocation over bases or amongst organizations or products

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Operating Systems and all Microsoft Office tools, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Excel

• Experience in production or similar schedule driven environment within a profit driven business based on practical experience.

• U.S. Citizenship Status is Required as this position will require the ability to Access US Only Data Systems

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to discuss Profit and Loss (P&L) relationships from contracts to cost analysis

• The confidence and courage to effectively lead, present, and participate in large and small meetings and status sessions, even when having to provide bad news or disagree with management

• EAC experience strongly desired

• Ability to quickly learn advanced financial and planning skills required by multitask requirements and to create support plans and schedules for small to large projects in a cross-functional environment

• Strong leadership abilities, excellent speaking, and presentation skills

• Understanding of production or similar schedule driven environment within a profit driven business based on practical experience. Ability to discuss Profit and Loss (P&L) relationships from contracts to cost analysis

• Experience in a factory environment including understanding the technical aspects of RMD Operations or similar operations

• 2 years of experience in understanding the details of cost allocation over bases or amongst organizations or products

• Problem solving abilities that bridge production realities to financial commitments

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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