M5 Senior Finance Manager – On Site

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Finance Manager for the Specter program within the Air & Space Defense Systems. The role sits on the Strike Initiatives finance team, driving program controls, EVMS, EACs and financial deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will work closely with Program Directors, Functional leads, and customer counterparts to ensure adherence to Raytheon policies while delivering value and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years.
• Experience interfacing with Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts and Operations.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Financial point of contact for Program Management and provide financial guidance to IPT leads and non-finance orgs.
• Develop, train, and lead program controls teams.
• Implement and supervise EVMS reporting and EAC processes.
• Coordinate with SSBU and Program Finance to set expectations for EAC/forecast deliverables.
• Provide financial leadership in proposals and strategic investment analyses.
• Develop, present, and defend business case analyses for investment decisions.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, tools and processes.

Skills

Finance management

Program controls

Earned Value Management

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

EVMS reporting tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09

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.

Raytheon is seeking a Finance Manager for our Specter business portfolio of programs within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) SBU. This leader will join our dynamic Strike Initiatives (SI) finance team as a lead for an exciting program area that is transitioning to production. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing requirements. In this role, you will serve as the deputy to the Business Manager which requires proactive leadership. You will have significant interaction with Program Directors/Managers, Functional leads and customer counterparts to ensure the program is being executed within the agreed parameters without compromising Raytheon’s policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate for this role should possess strong technical knowledge of finance and program controls, strong problem-solving abilities and good communication skills. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the financial customer deliverables (CDRLs), variance analysis, presenting at business level reviews, Earned Value Management and compliance, and Estimates at Completion (EACs). The candidate should be comfortable producing individual work product, analysis and in use of system tools; but be able to lead group by setting expectations and lead that team on multiple work-products and deliverables concurrently. You will be expected to take ownership over the tactical day-to-day financial products and prioritization, and be dedicated to continued process improvements and the building of efficiencies into finance-based aspects of the program area.

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

What You Will Do

• Financial point of contact for Program Management and be able to provide financial guidance to IPT leads and non-finance organizations including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Develop, train, and lead program controls teams.
• Implement and supervise contractually required EVMS (Earned Value Management) reporting.
• Support the EAC process by driving functional meetings and collaborating with functional counterparts to EAC inputs are analyzed and provided on schedule.
• Coordinate & Communicate with SSBU and Program Finance teams to set expectations for EAC and forecast deliverables including flow down and deliverable timing & expectations.
• Provide financial leadership in proposals, thinking strategically to develop competitive offerings and secure internal alignment.
• Develop, present and defend business case analyses to secure investment.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, tools and processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years experience
• Experience interfacing with various functional disciplines (Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Operations, Quality, etc.)
• 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

• Earned Value Management experience to include IBRs (Integrated Baseline Reviews) (Leading at suppliers and program), delivery of all EV CDRL formats including CSDR (Cost & Software Data Reporting) and CFSR (Contract Funds Status Report).
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to frame and interpret issues for Senior Management.
• Comfortable in a highly visible position with direct access to senior leadership
• Experience in organizing, preparing and presenting briefings to customers, management and peers.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional teams and an ambiguous environment.
• Experience recognizing process shortfalls and successfully implementing positive change.

What We Offer

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.