Program Cost Controls Principal Specialist

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
96K-182K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Supports aerospace and defense program financial execution through cost reporting, Earned Value Management, financial forecasting, variance analysis, Estimate at Completion submissions, baseline change processing, and material cost analysis. Partners with program managers, finance, engineering, operations, contracts, and supply chain teams. Uses SAP, PRISM, Excel, and related forecasting systems to evaluate program performance and respond to financial inquiries.
Summary Generated by Built In

Date Posted:

2026-11-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

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'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.


What You Will Do:

  • Partner with Program Business Managers, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program Managers, and Finance personnel to support program financial execution.
  • Perform program cost reporting, Earned Value Management (EVM), and financial analysis activities.
  • Prepare internal cost reports and analyze financial data, planning systems, and program performance metrics.
  • Compile quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) submissions for review by program and finance leadership.
  • Prepare monthly cost and performance analysis to support Earned Value reporting.
  • Analyze financial performance at the functional and product levels and identify variances against budget, baseline, and EAC positions.
  • Process approved Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) and support the Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) process using established financial tools.
  • Use PRISM, the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system, to analyze grouping, pegging, and distribution impacts on program material costs.
  • Respond to billing, funding, and financial data inquiries and complete ad hoc financial analysis requests.
  • Support the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) business area within the Advanced Open Integrated Solutions (AOIS) Finance team as a Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls (Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst).

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis, as well as PowerPoint and Word to prepare financial reports and presentations.
  • Experience using financial systems and tools, including SAP, SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or equivalent systems, and Microsoft 365 applications.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, including Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost Performance/Cost of Performance Index (CPOI), To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI), Independent Estimate at Completion (IEAC), and Variance at Completion (VAC), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis or equivalent financial forecasting methodologies.
  • Experience working with cross-functional organizations, including Contracts, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required due to government contractual restrictions on access to certain financial management systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience preparing written financial reports and presenting financial information to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
  • Experience using PMX, PMTools, and RPlan forecasting systems.
  • Experience analyzing financial and program data to identify variances, evaluate financial impacts, and support resolution of program or business issues.
  • Experience reviewing financial reports and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission.
  • Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

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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  • Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

 

  • 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of related work experience
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis
  • Experience using PowerPoint and Word for financial reports and presentations
  • Experience using financial systems and tools, including SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, or equivalent systems
  • Experience using Microsoft 365 applications
  • Experience with Earned Value Management metrics and Estimate at Completion analysis or equivalent financial forecasting methodologies
  • Experience working with Contracts, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance organizations
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
  • Experience preparing written financial reports and presenting financial information to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
  • Experience using PMX, PMTools, and RPlan forecasting systems
  • Experience analyzing financial and program data to identify variances and support resolution of business issues
  • Experience reviewing financial reports and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
  • Active Department of Defense Secret or Top Secret security clearance

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 are described with employer matching and, in many cases, an additional company retirement contribution, with a student‑loan repayment feature that can substitute for the match in eligible situations. Plan materials also reference automatic enrollment and other structural supports that strengthen long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside wellness tools and incentives. HSA‑eligible options with company contributions are also referenced on careers and benefits pages.
  • Parental & Family Support — Program descriptions point to paid parental leave, backup childcare resources, and family supports such as birth/adoption benefits and an Autism Benefit (availability varies by unit and location). Dependent and elder‑care resources are also noted.

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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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