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Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Goleta, CA is seeking a senior financial professional to partner with operations and program offices on production, development, and depot contracts. This role manages multi-program finances, supports startup activities, and performs EVM-based cost/schedule control.

You will prepare weekly/monthly forecasts, analyze EACs, and coordinate with teams across time zones. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing financial analysis and reviewing financial data.
• Experience preparing financial reports and summarizing financial analysis.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations and Program Office teams to support production, development, and depot contract execution.
• Manage financial activities for multiple programs within a portfolio.
• Support program startup, maintenance, and financial activities including intercompany transfer processing, project setup, and NWA management.
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) cost and schedule control activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including LRE development and financial variance analysis.
• Support IPT coordination, development, and delivery of monthly financial forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs), including cost analysis, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and internal customers across multiple locations and time zones.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP financial tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after 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

Partner with Operations and Program Office functional teams to support production, development, and depot contract execution. Manage financial activities for multiple programs within a portfolio. Support program startup, maintenance, and financial activities, including intercompany transfer processing, project setup, and NWA management. Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) cost and schedule control activities. Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including LRE development and financial variance analysis. Support IPT coordination, development, and delivery of monthly financial forecasts. Prepare and analyze quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs), including cost analysis, risks, and opportunities. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and internal customers across multiple locations and time zones.

Qualifications

You Must Have: Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Experience performing financial analysis and reviewing financial data. Experience preparing financial reports and summarizing financial analysis. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

We Prefer: Experience using SAP financial tools or systems. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM). Experience with manufacturing or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in the aerospace and defense industry. Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience identifying and resolving program or financial issues. Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting established deadlines. Experience implementing process improvements. Experience communicating financial or program information to stakeholders at different organizational levels. Experience working independently and managing assigned responsibilities. Prior Program Controls experience. Active security clearance.

What We Offer

• 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
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Security Clearance Information

Clearance Information: Clearance Information: This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

Other Details

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. 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. 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

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.