Principal Financial Specialist, Program Cost Controls

Date Posted:

2026-10-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

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.

This is great opportunity to join the Patriot Product Line Finance Team. As a key member of the finance team, the successful candidate will perform detailed financial analysis, support baseline and EAC (Estimate at Complete) development and reviews, and work closely with IPT, OSC, and program office counterparts and leadership. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to be part of a fast-paced, growing business, and have an opportunity to support multiple domestic and international defense programs throughout various stages of the contract lifecycle.

This role is being offered as hybrid (onsite & remote) with the preferred candidate located within a commutable distance to Andover, MA. Allowable locations are: Tucson, AZ; Huntsville, AL; McKinney, TX or FL. Relocation assistance is not being provided.

What You Will Do

• Quarterly EAC reviews, by individual program & product line summaries

• Trend analysis for spend rates & EVMS Metrics at a product line

• Process Budget Change Requests (BCRs) as needed

• Manpower planning (IPT, ESPB, LOE)

• Support proposal activities & pricing exercises

• Financial responsibility for IPT (Integrated Product Team), ESPB (Engineering Support to Production Baseline) & NRE (Non-Recurring) efforts across the portfolio

• Various ad hoc exercises

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field & a minimum of 5 years of Finance related business experience; OR an Advanced degree and 3 years of Finance related business experience

• Experience with SAP, APEX or related tools

• Experience with EVMS

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• EVMS certification

• Independent, motivated, and able to collaborate across the organization with the ability to drive independent analysis in a highly dynamic and constantly expanding environment

• Experience with either Program Controls or Business Operations finance

• Demonstrated experience meeting critical deadlines with excellent communication & organizational skills with strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy

• Basic understanding of GSCM/Ops/Quality "Standard Structure"

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the inter