Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls

Raytheon

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 164,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) match

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking an onsite Program Controls Analyst in Tucson, AZ. The ideal candidate will support a significant development program requiring strong time-management and analytical skills, with a focus on Earned Value Management Systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an active security clearance. This full-time role offers relocation assistance and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree and 3 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience with accounting principles and/or practices.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued (Secret) security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Contractual Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) implementation and maintenance.
  • Analyze and review monthly forecasting with program leadership and various functional teams.
  • Support the monthly financial planning forecast/close process.

Skills

Time-management
Analytical skills
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel
SAP Business Systems
ForProject
PowerBI

Job description

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Date Posted: 2025-11-21

Country: United States of America

Location: AZ808: RMS AP Bldg 808 1151 East Hermans Road Building 808, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Advanced Effectors (AE) Product Area, within the Advanced Technology (AT) Strategic Business Unit, is seeking an onsite program controls analyst (P3). The analyst will support the execution of a large key strategic development program that will be a future franchise for Raytheon. This analyst will be joining the program at a very critical and exciting time as, in addition to supporting the execution of the base EMD contract valued over $1.5B, the program is setting up for execution of newly awarded follow‑on contracts that will run in parallel.

Work closely with finance management in supporting contractual Earned Value implementation and partner with functional teammates to support program reporting and deliverables. Strong time‑management, analytical, and communication skills are required to lead teams to meet critical deadlines and interact effectively with Control Account Managers, Integrated Product Team Leads, and program and finance leadership.

This role is being offered in an onsite capacity and is based on the needs of the business. Onsite work can be done at the Tucson, AZ location. Relocation assistance is being provided.

What You Will Do
  • Drive Contractual Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) implementation and maintenance, variance analysis, quarterly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC)/monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) development, EVMS CDRL preparation (IPMR/IPMDAR, CFSR, CSDR), data analysis and reporting, and baseline establishment and maintenance.
  • Analyze and review monthly forecasting with program leadership and various functional teams.
  • Support the monthly financial planning forecast/close process (Rplan), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Long-Range Plan (LRP).
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related field & 5 years prior relevant experience; OR an advanced degree and 3 years prior relevant experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas), Word and/or PowerPoint.
  • Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP Business Systems PRISM, SAP, AO reporting) or a similar system.
  • Experience with accounting principles and/or practices.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued (Secret) 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
  • Experience with Earned Value Management and/or Estimate at Completion.
  • Experience in using ForProject.
  • Experience with PowerBI.
  • Able to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvements.
  • Ability to effectively work in a challenging and fast‑paced environment while multi‑tasking.
  • Sound analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Team player contributing new ideas.
What We Offer
  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.
Learn More & Apply Now!
  • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD – 164,000 USD.

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.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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