Program Cost Control Principal Analyst

Date Posted:

2026-06-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on day 1

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.

What You Will Do:

• Support weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial routines
• Perform Earned Value reporting activities
• Support baseline planning and development
• Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs)
• Support risk and opportunity identification, tracking, and reporting
• Prepare external financial reports
• Support financial forecasting and cash management activities
• Support FP&A activities including Short Range Outlook (SRO), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Long Range Planning
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis
• Support customer and senior management meetings
• Serve as lead analyst on multiple programs

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience in a finance discipline, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of finance experience
• Experience with financial systems including SAP, APEX, AO, or similar systems
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with forecasting and budgeting activities
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start
• Active Secret security clearance required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience communicating financial information in written and verbal formats across organizational levels
• Experience working independently and within team environments
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management metrics including SPI, CPI, TCPI, IEAC, and VAR
• Experience coordinating with functional organizations including Contracts, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain Management
• Experience supporting cross-functional team environments
• Knowledge of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) concepts, systems, and processes
• Experience managing workload prioritization and multiple assignments

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.

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Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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