Principal Program Financial Analyst

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Aurora, Colorado, is looking for a principal program cost controls analyst to support the Euphoria and Pacific programs. The role requires a motivated finance professional with a strong background in financial management and program analysis.

Key responsibilities include supporting financial reporting, managing program execution activities, and interfacing across various levels of management. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and significant experience in the aerospace or defense industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support baseline program execution activities including financial reporting.
• Interface with management and work in a matrix environment.
• Identify and improve current processes and act as a strategic partner.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

RPlan

BW

PMX

Edit+

Job description

Overview

The Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) SBU is seeking a highly motivated finance professional to join the SPC team as a principal program cost controls analyst (P3) to support the Euphoria/Pacific programs.

Responsibilities

• Support baseline program execution activities including monthly internal earned value management (EVMS), quarterly estimate at completions (EACs) for several programs, weekly financial reporting, staffing analysis, and CDRL deliveries (CFSR, CDSR).
• Provide ad hoc FP&A support as needed.
• Interface with all levels of management and work in a matrix environment (Director, PMs, SCM, Ops, Engineering, Finance).
• Identify and improve current processes/cadences or set new ones, serve as a strategic partner to the program leadership team, and influence at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience with SAP, RPlan, BW, PMX and/or Edit+ or a similar tool.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Financial experience in the aerospace/defense industry.
• Experience developing monthly financial Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs).
• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).
• In-depth understanding of color‑of‑money policy and accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, creative, innovative, critical, and strategic thinking with sound analytical, problem‑identification, and problem‑solving skills.
• Broad understanding of FAR and CAS.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedule, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (if applicable).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.