Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls *HYBRID*

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

Job summary

RTX is seeking a highly motivated finance professional to join the MRAD Product Area as a Belgium NASAMS Financial Analyst, hybrid onsite/remote, based near Andover, MA. The role focuses on cost control, EVMS, forecasting, and financial execution for the Sentinel/MRAD portfolio and involves collaboration with program offices, engineering and supply chain.

The candidate will summarize data for management and provide hands-on financial support while meeting deadlines in a dynamic government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience with SAP or similar cost accounting systems and Excel/PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to government systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management processes.
• Provide monthly variance analysis and data insights.
• Develop EAC/LRE estimates and maintain program logs.
• Offer financial guidance to PMs, IPT leads, and CAMs.
• Prepare cost, schedule, and funding plans and reports.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Variance analysis

EVMS compliance

Cost accounting

Microsoft Office

Program controls

Cash management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0

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 certain necessary systems.

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.

The Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) team is seeking a highly motivated finance professional (P3) to join the MRAD Product Area as a Belgium NASAMS Financial analyst.

The flagship product within the MRAD portfolio is the Sentinel system that in built in partnership with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA). The successful candidate will collaborate with key leaders within the Program Office, Engineering, Supply Chain and IPT Leads providing the team with financial management, insight and solutions to better drive the program needs. In the role, the selected individual will support the management of cost control, EVMS compliance, financial forecasting, and overall financial execution of the program.

The selected candidate must be able to work under deadlines and constraints as well as have the ability to multitask across a variety of tasks and work with all levels of the organization. This position requires the ability to provide top level program planning and control guidance as well as the ability to summarize, package, and present information to all levels of management as well as execute hands on with the finance team.

This role is being offered in a hybrid capacity (onsite & remote) with the preferred candidate located within a commutable distance to Andover, MA. Other locations considered are: McKinney, TX; Huntsville, AL; or Tucson, AZ. Relocation assistance is not being offered.

What You Will Do

• Implementation and Maintenance of Earned Value Management
• Provide monthly variance and data analysis
• Develop and support Quarterly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) / monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) development
• Establish and maintain program logs (MR,UB, BCRs, etc.)
• Provide financial guidance to Program Managers, IPT leads, and Cost Account Managers (CAMs)
• Provide cost, schedule, financial analysis/reporting, funding planning, maintenance and reporting utilizing standard company tools and processes
• Review financial reports, presentations, and proposals for accuracy and completeness

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field & a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience; OR and Advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience
• Experience with SAP or a similar cost accounting system
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Qualifications We Prefer

• Analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with program controls, program scheduling, cash management, and financial planning and reporting
• Experience working in a government contracting environment with knowledge of contracts governed by both FAR and DFARS
• Proposal development experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

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