PATRIOT - Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst - P3 - (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Tewksbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst to lead financial planning, analysis, and execution for the Patriot GEM-T program. You will manage a team of analysts and ensure EVMS compliance while guiding strategic financial decisions.

You will drive performance with cross‑functional collaboration across the OSQ Finance team and factory partners, providing insights to leadership and improving profitability and forecasting accuracy.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years of relevant experience; advanced degree reduces experience requirement to 3 years.
• Experience with SAP (APEX and/or Prism) or similar system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial analysis for total program and product level cost elements.
• Maintain Budget and EAC tracking and EVMS compliance.
• Support cost estimates for new business proposals.
• Analyze risks and opportunities affecting contract profitability.
• Support material forecast, AOP, and Long Range Plan.
• Coordinate with Program Office, FP&A, OSQ, and Factory to align assumptions.
• Develop analyses for OSQ KPIs and monthly reviews.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Advanced Degree (optional)

Tools

SAP

RTN PMX

Prism

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-31 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION 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.

Position Overview

This position is part of the Operations, Supply Chain & Quality (OSQ) Finance team within the Raytheon Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) division, supporting the PATRIOT GEM-T Team. PATRIOT Missile Team. PATRIOT Missile supports a portfolio of various contract types, customers, and deliverables. The successful candidate will serve as a Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst (P3), leading financial planning, analysis, and execution for the program while managing and developing a team of analysts. This role will be responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements, and providing strategic insight to program and functional leadership. The candidate will play a critical role in shaping program financial strategy, influencing decision‑making, and ensuring alignment across cross‑functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial analysis for both total program and product level cost elements to help define and understand monthly and quarterly variances from budget and EAC positions.
• Maintain accurate records for Budget and EAC tracking to ensure adequate funding is available using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Support the preparation of cost estimates for new business proposals and assist Estimating and Program Analysts in developing rationale for basis of estimates.
• Risk and opportunity valuation and impact on contract profitability.
• Support material forecast, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP).
• Ensure alignment in assumptions between Program Office, FP&A Finance, OSQ Function, and Factory (FOMs) to drive performance.
• Develop analysis to support OSQ Monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & monthly reviews (PER/MBR/S&OP/S&OE) Ad-hoc requests.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experienced user of SAP (APEX and/or Prism), RTN PMX, or similar system.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Tool Suite, particularly with Excel.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Self-starter with a positive attitude, willing to take on challenges.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Operations finance or factory/manufacturing finance experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial information in support of business portfolio.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Benefits

• 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, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Hybrid Role Definition

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.

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

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.

Company Background

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.