Associate Director Finance - Strategic Strike Program Area Manager (LRSO)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,200 - 298,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match and employee incentives

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee a large portfolio of defense programs from its Tucson-area site. The role drives EAC development, cost control, and FP&A activities while leading a team of financial managers to ensure program profitability and compliance with government requirements.

The position requires active DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates in theUnited States.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting and 10–12+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with accounting, FP&A, program finance, and strong understanding of EAC and EVMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision; lead and supervise a team of Financial Managers & Analysts.
• Manage a large, dynamic development program portfolio.
• Drive financial performance through EAC, cost management, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Advanced degree (MBA/MS)

Tools

EVMS

Forecasting tools

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928 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.

What You Will Do

• Provide vision; lead and supervise a team of Financial Managers & Analysts


• Manage a large, dynamic development program portfolio


• Driving BSEC results through sound financial management decision making


• Effective management of day-to-day operations while maintaining a strategic focus driven by meeting/exceeding business financial goals and commitments


• Finance staffing, coaching and building team strength


• Estimate at Complete (EAC), including cost management, program risk & opportunity management – Support the development, review and approval various program EACs with all contract types and effectively work cross-functionally to mitigate EAC risks & capture EAC opportunities.


• New Business capture – Competitive proposal development, Pricing & Gate reviews


• Financial Forecasting/FP&A – AOP & Long-Range Plan (LRP) Development


• Investment planning – Manage and provide oversight of investment portfolio (Capital, IR&D, NBI) for executing strategic plan & new business capture


• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) variance analysis, data reviewing and reporting


• Effectively partner with external customer to develop relationships and focus on customer satisfaction in terms of finance-based deliverables and data


• Participation and lead of program & functional business reviews to ensure business efficiency and risk mitigation


• Working closely with the customer community to partner for change

Primary Responsibilities

• Driving development execution forward


• Early risk identification and mitigation by partnering with program leadership


• Managing cost growth and incentives for profit maximization (LRSO EAC performance)


• Financial forecasting and reporting


• Cash flow management


• Partnering with Program‑Area Directors and cross‑functionally


• Presenting at business level reviews


• Proposal oversight & new business capture/strategy

• Managing the program finance team by hiring, developing, coaching/mentoring, and rotating employees

• Given the size and diverse nature of the portfolio, must be able to lead and make decisions independently

• Additionally, a candidate for this role should be a strong & visible leader and have good communication skills

• The position will have frequent interaction with senior level leaders and functional managers, and ability to partner with those managers will be imperative to ensure businesses and programs are running efficiently, while collaboratively problem‑solving and proactively managing risk

• 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

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience Financial controls experience Experience across Accounting, FP&A, and/or Program Finance 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding of Raytheon financial metrics, EAC and accounting policies and procedures


• Demonstrated experience meeting critical deadlines


• Strong interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of organization


• Ability to quickly analyze data to assist in prudent business decision making


• Take initiative and possess ability to manage multiple projects and priorities


• Ability to coordinate and develop rapport with cross functional disciplines


• Experience in leadership, specifically on a highly‑visible program


• Excellent financial background across many financial disciplines and ability to make decisions based upon impacts across the disciplines financial inter‑connectivity (e.g., program controls, accounting, FP&A, budgets/rates, etc.)

What We Offer

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

• 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.

Relocation assistance is being offered, provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.