Program Cost Controls Manager

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
118K-225K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Lead a small finance team to manage program Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting, monthly forecasting (EAC/LRE), variance analysis, SDRL and external reporting, RPLAN and long-range planning, AOP/LRSP inputs, and cross-functional financial coordination to support Program Management and stakeholders.
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Date Posted:

2026-08-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

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'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. 

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.

The Emerging Systems Finance team is seeking an M4 Finance Lead to support the Bluejay Program within the Airborne Spectrum Dominance SSBU under the Advanced Technology SBU.

The position supports financial activities for a classified development program, including monthly external Earned Value reporting, financial variance analysis, Estimates at Completion (EAC), Latest Revised Estimates (LRE), monthly forecasting, and Long Range Planning.

What You Will Do

  • Lead a team of 1–2 analysts.
  • Support program teams with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes and requirements.
  • Compile monthly Earned Value reports for Program Management.
  • Develop and deliver Subcontract Data Requirement Lists (SDRLs), including monthly external Earned Value reporting to the customer.
  • Coordinate with functional organizations during the Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) processes.
  • Monitor program financial performance and analyze variances to plan.
  • Coordinate financial planning activities for the assigned program area, including RPLAN updates.
  • Analyze and communicate program performance impacts to Bookings, Sales, Earnings, and Cash (BSEC).
  • Perform monthly data reconciliation.
  • Develop Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and five-year Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) inputs.
  • Serve as the financial point of contact for Program Management.
  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations to IPT members and non-finance organizations, including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
  • Analyze program data and prepare trend analyses using Microsoft Excel.
  • Attend program meetings and review Earned Value Management data.
  • Coordinate standard financial processes and resources across programs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with government Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and compliance requirements.
  • Experience using EVM tools, such as PMX, SAP, PRISM, or Program Metrics.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting, including pivot tables, pivot charts, formulas, data analysis, and variance analysis.
  • Experience using Microsoft Word to prepare financial reports, program documentation, and written deliverables.
  • Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint to prepare financial presentations, program briefings, and management review materials.
  • Experience managing financial deliverables with established deadlines.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, Day 1 with the ability to obtain program access after start.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience performing financial forecasting and program financial analysis.
  • Experience preparing and presenting financial briefings to management, customers, or peers.
  • Experience using SAP EV, ForProject, PMX, PRISM, or AO.
  • Experience working with Earned Value Management data in a classified environment.
  • Experience preparing external Earned Value reports for customers.
  • Experience managing financial activities across multiple program priorities.
  • Experience communicating financial and program information to stakeholders at different organizational levels.
  • Experience preparing written financial or program documentation.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.

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.

Clearance Information: Clearance Information: This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:  https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with minimum 8 years relevant experience (or advanced degree + 5 years).
  • Experience with government Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and compliance requirements.
  • Experience using EVM tools such as PMX, SAP, PRISM, or Program Metrics.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, pivot charts, formulas, data analysis, variance analysis).
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Word for financial reports and program documentation.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft PowerPoint for financial presentations and briefings.
  • Experience managing financial deliverables to established deadlines and performing monthly data reconciliation.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date; active and transferable clearance required day one.
  • U.S. citizenship (only U.S. citizens are eligible for required security clearance).
  • Experience performing Estimates at Completion (EAC), Latest Revised Estimate (LRE), monthly forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
  • Experience preparing and delivering Subcontract Data Requirement Lists (SDRLs) and external EVM reports to customers.
  • Experience preparing and presenting financial briefings to management or customers.
  • Experience using SAP EV, ForProject, PMX, PRISM, or AO in program finance.
  • Experience working with EVM data in a classified environment and coordinating across Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
  • Experience communicating financial impacts to Bookings, Sales, Earnings, and Cash (BSEC) and preparing written program documentation.

RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) programs with company matching and, in some cases, additional employer contributions are emphasized as strengths across business units. Structured retirement elements, including plan variations that add a separate employer contribution, bolster total rewards for many roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with HSA participation and company seeding, alongside wellness incentives. Core health offerings are presented as comprehensive for many U.S. employees.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO in some groups and alternative schedules like 9/80 or every‑other‑Friday off expand time‑away options. Year‑end downtime in parts of the organization further enhances perceived flexibility for time off.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
185,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

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