Senior Program Cost Controls Analyst

globalhr; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Healthcare

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Program Cost Controls Analyst to support the Business Management Finance team with cost, schedule, and control analysis. You will produce weekly and monthly reports, support EVM cadence, and coordinate BCRs for development programs with external reporting requirements.

The role requires DoD security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and onsite work in El Segundo. A solid background in IPMDAR reporting and SAP/BW tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience using Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• 2+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly cost and program performance reports, including EV and LREs.
• Support EVM cadence and IPMDAR external reporting requirements.
• Coordinate Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) and forecast updates with stakeholders.
• Analyze cost, schedule, budget, and Earned Value data for program performance.
• Prepare CDRLs and support management reviews with data packages.

Skills

Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUPs

Conditional formatting

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

BW/AO

EDIT+

PMX

Rplan

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

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 Advanced Fighter Systems (AFS) program area within the Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) business unit is seeking a Senior Program Cost Controls Analyst to support the Business Management Finance team as a Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst. This position will support development programs with external financial reporting requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare weekly and monthly cost and program performance reports, including monthly Earned Value reporting, monthly Latest Revised Estimates (LREs), and quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Support the program Earned Value Management (EVM) cadence and IPMDAR external reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and process Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) in accordance with established program processes and reporting schedules.
• Perform financial and program performance analysis to support variance reporting.
• Support Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs) with ad hoc financial and program analysis.
• Prepare and submit monthly Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) in accordance with IPMDAR reporting schedules.
• Support the monthly forecast process by coordinating forecast updates with program stakeholders and updating Rplan.
• Analyze cost, schedule, budget, actual, forecast, and Earned Value data to support program performance reporting.
• Coordinate financial information and forecast updates with program stakeholders and functional organizations.
• Prepare financial information and program performance data for management reviews and reporting requirements.

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 using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting, and related functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience preparing or supporting IPMDAR reporting.
• Experience developing Latest Revised Estimates (LREs) and Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Experience using financial and program management tools, including SAP, BW/AO, EDIT+, or PMX.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Estimate at Complete (EAC) analysis or equivalent program controls processes.
• Experience processing Baseline Change Requests (BCRs).
• Experience preparing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Experience with SAP, BW/AO, EDIT+, PMX, and Rplan.
• Experience performing financial analysis, variance analysis, and program performance analysis.
• Experience identifying and resolving financial or program data discrepancies.
• Experience coordinating financial information and forecast updates with Program Management, IPTLs, CAMs, and other functional organizations.
• Experience preparing financial reports and presentations for management.
• Experience managing multiple financial reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Experience communicating financial and program performance information through written reports and verbal presentations.

What We Offer

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are 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.

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.

Clearance Information: Clearance Information: This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

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