Program Cost Controls Finance Lead

Date Posted:

2026-04-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513PW ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ PW 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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers. Fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change, and you will be on the front lines as we trailblaze new approaches, push the boundaries of innovation and chart a course to a tomorrow you can be proud to have a hand in creating.

This opening is for the Finance Lead of the Integrated Ship Solutions & Support (IS3) programs within the Ship Systems Integration (SSI) portfolio, part of the Naval Systems & Sustainment (NSS) product area and the Naval Power mission area.  This role will support IS3 program leadership and oversee the financial scope of the Polar Security Cutter, Lifecycle and TAO/ESB contracts as well as proposal and capture opportunities.

The Finance Lead will perform internal earned value management, IPDS gate activities, quarterly Estimates at Compete (EACs), funding analysis, balance sheet management, staffing analysis, and other financial control activities.  This position is also responsible for the monthly forecasting and risk & opportunity management of IS3 financials.  They are a critical contributor to developing the monthly Operational Workforce Plan (OWP), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Long Range Plan (LRP).

This position is a key member of the IS3 Leadership Team and will need to be able to work across a matrixed organization to effectively analyze and message financial results.

The role of IS3 Finance Lead offers a terrific opportunity to own the complete financial process of a group of programs spanning capture, execution, and closeout.  The role provides the opportunity to increase exposure to multiple facets of not only the SSI, NSS, and Naval Power finance organization, but also Program and Functional leadership teams.

What You Will Do

• Development of quarterly EACs; analysis/assist in accurate projection of Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data.
• Oversee financials for multiple programs in a portfolio area; assist and provide guidance and mentoring to junior analyst(s).
• Budgeting, cost control and variance analysis, internal/external reporting, risk management, and financial support.
• Assist manpower planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis, data integrity checks, and validations related to program financials.
• Provide internal FP&A support for programs/portfolio; assist with forecasting, reporting and adhoc requests.  Support AOP/ Long Range Planning development
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with APEX/SAP Managed Programs finance module & Business Warehouse or similar system.
• Experience in program cost schedule and control environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

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