HP&S Principal Specialist Program Cost Control Analyst

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short‑term disability

Long‑term disability

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ invites a Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls Analyst to join the SPY-6 HP&S contract on a hybrid basis. The role will interact with program managers, CPMs, and engineers to ensure rigorous cost control and timely reporting.

You will apply EVMS and EAC methods, work with SAP and MS Office, and brief leadership on status and risks. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Knowledge of EVMS and EAC processes.
• Experience using SAP financial accounting system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly earned value management cost and schedule control processes, analysis, and reporting to program leaders.
• Be a trusted business partner to drive excellence in financial execution.
• Brief senior program leaders on execution status with strong financial acumen.
• Analyze key financial data: EV cost/schedule metrics, LRE, EACs, investments, and manpower planning.
• Manage program baselines and ensure accurate cost charging.

Skills

EVMS

EAC

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-846 · 1146 E Aero Park Blvd · BLDG 846, AZ201 Tucson Airport North 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.

Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls Analyst – SPY‑6 Hardware Production and Sustainment (HP&S) Contract

This opening is for the Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls Analyst supporting the SPY-6 Hardware Production and Sustainment (HP&S) contract within the Naval Radars subprogram area of the Naval Systems and Sustainment (NSS) Product Area within Naval Power (NP). HP&S is the largest program in the NSS portfolio, with an expected AOP of $0.7B in sales for 2027 and a factored LRP of $4B. The production program is executing its 5th year of a 5-year multi-option contract, with the current program continuing into 2030, and then expected follow-on scope with potential international awards in the Long-Range Plan. This position will provide a tremendous growth opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to contribute to a dynamic and critical international program. The selected candidate will have exposure to various functional senior leaders and will work closely with the Program Manager, Integrated Product Team Leads, Control Account Managers, Engineering Business Analysts, Planning & Scheduling, and functional support leads on making sound financial, contractual, and resource decisions for the program. In this fast-paced business environment, the selected candidate must excel at multi-tasking, effective and influential communication, innovative problem solving, and must have a firm understanding of financial principles common to the aerospace and defense industry.

What You Will Do

• Support the execution of monthly earned value management cost and schedule control processes, analysis, and reporting to program leaders and stakeholders.
• Be a trusted business partner with all internal and external stakeholders to drive excellence in financial execution.
• Brief senior program and functional leaders on program execution status displaying exceptional financial and business acumen.
• Analyze key financial data that will enable sound program decision making; this includes earned value cost and schedule metrics, latest revised estimates (LRE), estimates at complete (EACs), program investments, and manpower planning.
• Manage and maintain program baselines and ensure accuracy and timeliness of program cost charging aligned to business directives and policies.
• Drive efficiencies, agility, and speed into financial processes utilizing the most up to date digital technology tools, training, and resources.
• Understand and execute within the guidelines of company and business policies and procedures and ethical standards.
• Aid in program startup, program baseline development, project build out, integrated baseline reviews (IBR), internal & joint surveillance reviews (JSR) coordination with customer.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Estimate At Complete (EAC) process.
• Experience using SAP financial (or similar) accounting system and related reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications – Preferences

• Pro‑active and self‑motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to multi‑task effectively in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

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.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or is 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.

• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs

Relocation assistance is not available.

Role Details

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 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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.

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.