Senior Business Manager, Defensive Systems Finance *HYBRID*

Date Posted:

2026-05-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Raytheon is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the Defensive Systems portfolio of programs within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) SBU. This leader will join our dynamic Strike Initiatives (SI) SSBU finance team as the lead for program area that includes EKV, NGI & RKV, as such this portfolio includes managing execution as well as some programs through close-out and/or termination. This is an atypical Raytheon Business Manager role that offers the candidate the experience to manage the portfolio requiring the typical financial products, (proposals, EACs, forecast, cash management, cost budgeting, etc), but additionally able to take on and lead program processes required of terminated programs and program close-out financial management (NGI & RKV).  Recent awards provide base for long-term sustainment and viability of the EKV franchise, and long-term growth of the business area expected with strategic capture of ‘GBI Next’ pursuits.

In this role, a successful candidate will manage all finance related activities and must be able to think, rationalize, and make management decisions autonomously.  Additionally, a candidate for this role should possess strong technical knowledge of finance and program controls, strong problem-solving abilities and good communication skills.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the financial forecasting and LRP, variance analysis, presenting at business level reviews, Estimates at Completion (EACs), settlement proposal development & supplier proposal assessments. Critical focus will be on EKV baselining and execution of newly awarded contracts, and ensure financial stability and protection of the company profitability and cash position of portfolios through close-out.

Must be comfortable working alongside senior-level program directors, as well as cross-functionally, specifically with Contracts, Supply Chain and Legal (internal and external legal representatives).  This position has managerial responsibilities over several Analysts.  If the selected candidate is not located in the greater Tucson, AZ area, the role will require some travel to Tucson and other customer locations on an as needed basis. 

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership and supervise a team of Analysts while working closely with cross-functional partners
• Working closely with the customer community to execute contracts & protect the company financial positions
• Effective management of day-to day operations while maintaining a view of long-term impact of decisions
• Finance staffing, coaching and building team strength
• Estimate at Complete (EAC), including program risk & opportunity management
• Financial Forecasting/FP&A – AOP & monthly forecast development
• Learn contractual (FAR) requirements of execution of terminated programs
• Effectively partner with external customers to develop relationships
• Participation and lead of program & functional business reviews to ensure financial integrity

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years experience
• Experience leading teams of professionals
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain,