SM3-IIA MAT Finance Manager

Date Posted:

2026-06-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-846 ~ 1146 E Aero Park Blvd ~ BLDG 846, AZ201 Tucson Airport North

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. 

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 boldness. 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 Shipboard Missiles (SBM) sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) is looking for a Finance lead for the Munition Acceleration Multi Year contract on SM-3 IIA.  The SM-3 interceptor is a defensive weapon the U.S. Navy uses to destroy short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles, and has been designated as a critical munition that has made this program a crucial part of the Department of War’s Munitions Acceleration initiative.  In this role, you’ll be a key member of the SM-3 Finance team and where you will partner with the SM-3 CFO, Program leaders, and functional partners in an exciting and quick hitting environment to ensure financial and business goals are met through proactive overseeing, team guidance, and recommendation-based analysis to drive successful results across the program area.

The ideal candidate will be able to provide financial guidance to this high-growth program area, ensuring program execution and strong business controls.  We are looking for someone with the ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask across a variety of critical execution and capture activities that lead the SM-3 IIA Munitions Acceleration program into the future.

The position will lead a finance team consisting of 4+ finance professionals on development and production contracts. You will frequently interface with the SM-3 Director Director, SM-3 CFO, Program Director, Program Managers, Customer PCO, Customer EVMS / Cost Control Managers, DCMA, Supply Chain, Operations, Production Control and Contracts Managers.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of 4+ finance professionals across the U.S., responsible for coaching, mentoring, and learning.
• Partner with the SM-3 IIA Program Leader and SM-3 IIA Finance Lead to drive predictable financial outcomes, growth, and program execution.
• Implement rigorous financial controls to successfully execute munitions acceleration contracts with multi year production and substantial company investment.
• Drive complaint financial management of a large portfolio of programs.
• Lead EAC’s, EVMS, AOP/LRP execution.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 7 years experience
• Experience in managing staff and leading business teams.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. (Secret) security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, and innovative and use critical and strategic thinking
• Sound analytical, problem identification, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence others
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and lead teams to success and develop talent
• Experience in program proposal strategy, negotiations, performance-based payment (PBP) strategy and price modeling for variance in quantity (VIQ)
• Experience with government contracting, DoD or Aerospace
• Broad unde