Principal Analyst, Program Cost & Controls

Date Posted:

2025-10-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA134: Innovation Dr Tewks Bdg 400 836 North Street Building 400, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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 Naval Systems and Sustainment (NSS) Sub Strategic Business Unit within the Naval Power Business Unit of Raytheon is seeking a motivated Finance professional (P3) to support the newly awarded Taiwan Integrated Defense Systems Ships 2-3 program. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive finance and earned value management support, with frequent interaction and collaboration across various functions.

The Principal Financial Analyst will play a critical role in the setup and execution of a brand new Direct Commercial Sale contract. Key responsibilities include providing essential financial oversight and guidance to ensure program success. This position involves frequent communication and partnership with various functions (Program Office, Engineering, Operations & Contracts) and multiple levels of leadership, necessitating strong presentation and communication skills, as well as a robust understanding of financial performance management and processes. 

The ideal candidate for this role will be an excellent communicator with a strong desire to learn while being challenged. Competitive applicants must have the ability to think on their feet, make decisions in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and interact with various levels of management.

This role is being offered in an onsite capacity in Portsmouth, RI or Tewksbury, MA and is based on the needs of the business.

What You Will Do

• Support the execution of monthly earned value management cost and schedule control processes, analysis, and reporting to program leaders and stakeholders.
• Be a trusted business partner with all internal and external stakeholders to drive excellence in financial execution.
• Partner with the Program Management Organization to develop Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) and monthly Latest Revised Estimates (LRE).
• Analyze key financial data that will enable sound program decision making; this includes earned value cost and schedule metrics, estimates at complete (EACs), funding tracking and manpower planning.
• Manage and maintain program baselines and ensure accuracy and timeliness of program cost charging aligned to business directives and policies.
• Manage internally reported Earned Value cost and schedule metrics and drive variance understanding.
• Review financial reports, presentations, and contract modifications for accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 5 years of related work experience; OR an advanced degree with 3 years of related work experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience and with the program business role, SAP, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), PMX, and/or experience with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) concepts.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Estimate at Complete (EAC) process.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and work in team environment to provide solutions and continuous process improvement.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different functional groups both verbally and in written form.
• Comfortable flexing between working independently and in a team environment.

What We Offer

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