Senior Program Cost Controls Analyst

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
76K-144K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Supports aerospace and defense development programs through cost, schedule, and financial controls. Responsibilities include earned value reporting, forecasts, estimates at completion, variance analysis, business change requests, external reporting deliverables, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires advanced Excel skills, familiarity with financial systems, and an active Secret U.S. government security clearance.
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Date Posted:

2026-11-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 Advanced Fighter Systems (AFS) program area within the Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) business unit is seeking a Senior Program Cost Controls Analyst (P2) to support the Business Management Finance team with cost, schedule, and financial controls for development programs with external reporting requirements.


This position is designated as onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the following Raytheon locations: McKinney, Texas, or El Segundo, California. Relocation assistance is not provided.

 

What You Will Do:

  • Prepare weekly and monthly cost and performance reports, including monthly Earned Value reporting, monthly Latest Revised Estimates (LREs), and quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs).
  • Coordinate with functional teams and organizational stakeholders to communicate financial results, analyses, and reporting requirements.
  • Support program Earned Value Management (EVM) activities and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) external reporting requirements.
  • Process Business Change Requests (BCRs) within established timelines and in accordance with applicable requirements.
  • Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support variance reporting for Program Managers (PMs) and Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs).
  • Prepare and submit Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables in accordance with IPMDAR reporting schedules.
  • Support the monthly forecast process by coordinating forecast updates with program stakeholders and updating RPlan.

 

Qualifications Must Have:

  • Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and conditional formatting.
  • 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 Preferred:

  • Experience meeting reporting deadlines and coordinating multiple deliverables.
  • Experience performing financial analysis, investigating variances, and evaluating financial data.
  • Experience using financial systems and tools, including SAP, Business Warehouse/Analysis for Office (BW/AO), EDIT+, and PMX.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience using SAP, BW/AO, EDIT+, and PMX.
  • Experience managing multiple program-related tasks concurrently.
  • Experience preparing financial reports and communicating financial information verbally and in writing to stakeholders at various organizational levels.

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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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

  • University degree or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and conditional formatting
  • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Experience meeting reporting deadlines and coordinating multiple deliverables
  • Experience performing financial analysis, investigating variances, and evaluating financial data
  • Experience using SAP, BW/AO, EDIT+, and PMX
  • Experience with Earned Value Management and Estimate at Completion analysis
  • Experience managing multiple program-related tasks concurrently
  • Experience preparing financial reports and communicating financial information to stakeholders

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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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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