Principal Specialist (P3) *HYBRID*

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, invites applications for a Principal Specialist role in Andover, MA. This position offers exposure to end-to-end program execution and financial performance within the LTAMDS/LADS environment.

The candidate will develop EAC/LRE, maintain logs, and collaborate with Directors, PMs, engineers, and finance teams, driving improvements and staffing decisions in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field required or advanced degree with relevant experience.
• Experience with SAP or a similar system is required or highly preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract access.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Quarterly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) / monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) development.
• Establish and maintain program logs (Management Reserve, Undistributed Budget, BCRs, etc.).
• Interface with all levels of management in a matrix organization (Director, PMs, OSC, Engineering, Finance).
• Identify and implement process improvements to cadence and workflows.
• Act as a strategic partner to program leadership and assist with staffing decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

SAP experience

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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. This is a great opportunity to join the LTAMDS (Lower Tier Area & Missile Defense System) team in the LADS (Land & Air Defense Systems) Sub-Business Unit as a Principal Specialist (P3). In this role, you will gain end-to-end exposure to program execution and financial performance, developing the skills and insights needed to progress toward future leadership roles in Business Management.

What You Will Do

• Develop and support Quarterly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) / monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) development.
• Establish and maintain program logs (Management Reserve, Undistributed Budget, BCRs, etc.).
• Interface with all levels of management as well as work in a matrix environment (Director, PMs, OSC, Engineering, Finance, etc.).
• Look at ways to improve current processes/cadences or set new ones.
• Be a strategic partner to the program leadership team, influence at all levels of the organization, and manage staffing.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field & 5 years of Finance related experience; OR an Advanced degree and 3 years' Finance related experience.
• Experience with SAP and/or a similar system.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

We Prefer

• Financial experience in the aerospace/defense industry.
• Experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and/or experience in Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with good presentation skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Able to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvements in a fast-paced changing business environment.

Location and Schedule

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. The role is in a hybrid capacity (onsite & remote) with the preferred candidate located within a commutable distance to Andover, MA. Relocation assistance is not being offered.

Location

366 Lowell St, BLDG AN0, Andover, MA.

Salary and Benefits

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.

• 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.

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.

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Company Overview

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.