Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls/Operations (remote)

Date Posted:

2024-01-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:

Remote

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.  

The Operations and Supply Chain (OSC) Finance Organization has an immediate need for an Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls (P3). The successful candidate will be responsible for all Finance deliverables including: external earned value management, quarterly Estimates at Compete (EACs), Latest Revised Estimates (LREs), weekly / monthly reporting and analysis.  This role will also include collaboration with Operations, Value Streams, and Program leaders for EAC inputs, monthly variance reporting to the Operations Leadership Team, and weekly inquiries into cost and labor runs. This position is currently designated as fully remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). This position will be expected to support Teams/Programs in the Eastern U.S. time zone.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Perform detailed weekly financial analysis to Schedule, Budget, and EAC positions.

• Perform monthly updates to Operations Earned Value metrics including customer reportable Earned Value deliverables

• Responsible for quarterly EACs for Operations including but not limited to EAC inputs from Value Stream Finance, EAC updates in APEX, EAC presentation, EAC variance analysis and EAC R&O analysis

• Responsible for weekly and monthly oversite of Operations labor and cash forecasts monitoring actual costs, and documenting variances to plan and forecasts.

• Top candidates will provide the organizations they support with timely and thorough quantitative analysis that supports business, program, and project decision making. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Preferred degrees in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance or related field.

• Experience with APEX/SAP Managed Programs finance

• Experience in program cost schedule and control environment

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• R6Sigma / CORE Specialist or familiarity with Six Sigma / CORE processes

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification or equivalent Project Management Institute (PMI) certification

• Ability to apply, interpret, and provide financial leadership on Raytheon Policies and Procedures

• Self-starter highly motivated with a positive "can do" attitude

• Excellent communication, organization and analytical skills required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, as well as experience presenting to leadership and peers

• Experience managing multiple priorities

Additional Information:

• This position is grade P3, Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls.

• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

• Relocation assistance is not available.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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 lim