Program Cost Controls Principal Specialist

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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 a P3 Analyst 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, financial planning, and Long Range Planning.

What You Will Do:

• Support program teams with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes and requirements.
• Compile monthly Earned Value (EV) 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 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 a 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.
• Support standard financial processes and resources across programs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 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 reports and program documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint to prepare financial presentations and management briefings.
• Experience completing assigned financial deliverables within established deadlines.
• 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience using SAP EV, ForProject, PMX, or PRISM.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial briefings to management, customers, or peers.
• Experience performing financial forecasting and program financial analysis.
• Experience preparing external Earned Value reports for customers.
• Experience working with Earned Value Management data in a classified environment.
• Experience working with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
• Experience preparing written financial or program documentation.
• Experience managing multiple financial deliverables with concurrent deadlines.

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 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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