Program Control Lead - Upper Tier Missile Defense

RTX (Raytheon); Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Woburn, MA is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the UTMD CPT program control. You will manage CAMs, oversee EACs, and ensure EV reporting accuracy across multiple DoD contracts onsite.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in program control, strong Excel/SAP skills, and experience shaping financial briefings for leadership in a defense environment.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering or program teams.
• Strong financial metrics and earned value knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel (lookup, pivot, macros).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of Quarterly EACs across UTMD portfolio.
• Ensure predictable monthly/ quarterly EV performance.
• Lead CAM team; training and process improvement.
• Prepare monthly staffing forecasts and EV analyses.
• Provide financial insights to CPT leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Analysis Office (AO)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

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.

The Surface Radars and Sensors Center within Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to serve as the Program Control Lead for the Upper Tier Missile Defense (UTMD) Cross Product Team (CPT). This position will be onsite in Woburn, MA. The successful candidate will interface with CPT Leads, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to ensure financial execution and predictability across multiple contracts. The role is responsible for leading a team of CAMs, ensuring accurate Earned Value reporting, supporting preparation of Estimates at Complete (EACs), improving reporting processes, managing the CPT Risk and Opportunity (R&O) position, and preparing financial briefings for leadership.

We value various skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Lead the development and integration of Quarterly EACs across the UTMD program portfolio.
• Ensure accurate and predictable monthly and quarterly financial performance using Earned Value metrics.
• Lead and develop a team of CAMs including training, onboarding, and process improvement activities.
• Coordinate with program leadership to implement consistent EV measurement and reporting practices.
• Prepare monthly OWP and staffing forecasts and track staffing execution against targets.
• Analyze monthly Earned Value metrics and prepare summary reports for functional leadership.
• Generate CPT financial artifacts including weekly actuals, named runs, and LRE vs. EAC analyses.
• Perform SAP and AO data extractions, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision‑making by CPT leadership.

What You Will Learn

Earn RTX Earned Value Management (EVM) Certification and apply EVM principles and calculations in program execution (Certification completed after hire).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in project or technical leadership, including leading cross‑functional engineering or program teams.
• Experience with financial metrics or earned value to manage scope, schedule, and/or cost.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel; including lookup functions, pivot tables, macros, and/or queries.

Qualifications We Prefer

• RTX Earned Value Management Certification.
• Prior experience as a Raytheon Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• PMX Level 7 Certification.
• Experience with RTX tools and processes, including LRE/ETC submissions, EV reporting, or BCR generation/approval.
• Experience in Agile program environments or program control disciplines.
• Familiarity with SAP and Analysis Office (AO) reporting.
• Experience coordinating priorities and delivering results in complex program environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills used in preparing financial briefings and technical reports.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligibility- Relocation assistance available

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all productio