Program Controls Senior Analyst

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking an FP&A analyst to support the PhantomStrike fixed-price development program. You will coordinate with the Area Program Manager and functional representatives to prepare and track FP&A deliverables.

You will develop forecasts in RPlan by element of cost, analyze results, validate data, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders, owning EACs and Internal Earned Value. This U.S.-based role requires citizenship.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Excel formulas, financial models, and data analysis tools.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis for the PhantomStrike program.
• Lead program controls for the FFP Watch Program.
• Coordinate with analysts to prepare financial reports and conduct internal reviews.
• Support weekly financial reviews covering SRO, gap closure, forecasts, and actual cost tracking.
• Prepare charts and present financial data to management monthly.
• Monitor expenditures and compare actuals to forecasts.
• Coordinate AOP and LRP submissions and inputs.
• Analyze financial risks and opportunities for SRO reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Financial models

Data analysis

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree

Tools

RPlan

SAP APEX

BW

BPS

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 analyst will support financial planning and analysis as well as program controls responsibilities for the PhantomStrike fixed price development program.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Area Program Manager and functional representatives throughout the program lifecycle to prepare and track Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) deliverables, including pre‑forecast, Sales, Risks and Opportunities (SRO), balance sheet and unbilled tracking, invoice tracking, Long‑Range Plan (LRP), performer input forecasting, and gap closure.

The analyst will develop forecasts in RPlan by element of cost, analyze forecast results, validate financial data, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders. In addition, this analyst will be responsible for owning a FFP Watch Program including Estimates at Complete (EACs) and Internal Earned Value (EV). Responsibilities also include meeting reporting deadlines, participating in leadership meetings, and providing financial analysis and recommendations to Program Managers. The selected candidate will prioritize customer requirements, prepare financial analyses and reports, and communicate financial data to Senior Managers, Senior Directors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

What You Will Do:

• Provide financial analysis for the PhantomStrike program.
• Lead program controls for our FFP Watch Program.
• Coordinate with other analysts to prepare financial reports, complete analyses, and conduct internal reviews.
• Support weekly financial reviews covering SRO, gap closure, forecasts, and actual cost tracking.
• Prepare charts and present financial data to management at least monthly.
• Monitor program expenditures and work performance and compare actual results against forecasts.
• Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long‑Range Plan (LRP) processes in accordance with ARS and APS timelines.
• Coordinate program team inputs for AOP and LRP submissions.
• Analyze financial risks and opportunities for inclusion in SRO reporting.
• Coordinate pre‑forecast development and management.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Excel formulas, financial models, and data analysis tools.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of finance principles, concepts, practices, and industry standards.
• Experience communicating financial concepts, trends, and variances to management.
• Experience planning and managing daily tasks, meeting deadlines, analyzing financial data, and recommending solutions to management.
• Experience using RPlan, SAP APEX, Business Warehouse (BW), and Business Planning and Simulation (BPS).
• Experience identifying process improvements and improving data analysis methods.
• Experience managing assignments with limited supervision, including planning, scheduling, and completing assigned activities.
• Experience learning and using business systems.

What We Offer:

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or is an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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. 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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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. 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.