Principal Specialist, Program Controls *HYBRID*

Date Posted:

2026-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

This is an opportunity to join the Patriot Engineering Services program within the United States Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Mission Area as a Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst (P3).

The successful candidate will serve as a Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst (P3), leading financial planning, analysis, and execution for the program. This role will be responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements, and providing support for quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews. The candidate will play a critical role in shaping program financial strategy, influencing decision-making, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.

This role is being offered in a hybrid capacity (onsite & remote) with onsite work expected in Tewksbury, MA. Relocation assistance is not being offered.

What You Will Do

• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are performed within contract agreed-upon parameters

• Cost and schedule monitoring

• Monthly Earned Value reporting

• Development of quarterly EAC's

• Perform detailed financial analysis for both total CBT and functional area level cost elements to help define and understand the monthly variances to Budget baseline and EAC positions

• Maintain accurate records for Budget and EAC tracking to ensure adequate funding is available

• Process approved Baseline Change Requests (BCR) and ensures all changes are incorporated into control systems

• Utilize & share knowledge of the RTN Earned Value Management system process 10255 policy within the program team

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field of study & a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience; OR an Advanced degree & a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience

• Experienced user of SAP (APEX and/or Prism), RTN PMX, or similar system

• Experience with Program Controls (Cost/Schedule), forecasting, budgeting and/or variance analysis

• Experience with the Microsoft Office Tool Suite, particularly with Excel

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program start-up/baselining experience

• Strong technical knowledge of finance and program control, strong problem solving skills and have good communication skills

• EVMS experience, or Earned Value Certification

• Excellent attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines

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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the emplo