SM-3 IIA Underlayer Lead

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking an SM3 IIA Underlayer Lead in the Finance Program Cost Controls team to drive program financial performance and ensure contractual compliance. You will partner with program management to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals, lead EVM development, and mentor peers in financial data analysis and EACs.

The role supports AOP, LRP, and R&O forecasting while guiding stakeholders with clear insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field with 8+ years' experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience managing DoD contracts with IPMDAR/IPMAR, CSDR and CFSR deliverables.
• Strong background in Earned Value Management (EVM) and FP&A processes.
• Experience presenting to customers and management, cross-functional collaboration.
• US citizenship required for access to program information.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of cost-plus EVM program controls.
• Coordinate and mentor peers on program financial data and EACs.
• Support forecasting including AOP, LRP, and R&O management.
• Provide financial analysis to internal/external stakeholders for decisions.
• Contribute to proposals and Gate 4 financial analysis for growth.

Skills

EVM

FP&A

Financial analysis

Contract management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

APEX

BW

Rplan

PMX

Excel

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.

What You Will Do

As the SM3 IIA Underlayer Lead within the Finance Program Cost Controls team, you will play a critical role in driving program financial performance, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, and supporting decision‑making processes. You will partner closely with program management and functional leadership to meet cost, schedule, and performance expectations. Partner with program management and functional leadership to ensure program alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals. Lead the development and execution of cost-plus contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) program controls. Coordinate and mentor peers on the development and analysis of program financial data, including contractual EVM requirements and quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs). Support financial forecasting, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Planning (LRP), and Risk & Opportunity (R&O) management. Provide financial analysis and insights to internal and external stakeholders to guide decision‑making. Develop and deliver financial planning aspects, including monthly financial performance reporting and working capital management. Analyze and present financial data to customers, management, and peers, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Contribute to proposal development and Gate 4 processes, supporting financial analysis for growth opportunities.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Experience managing multiple Department of Defense (DoD) contracts with external deliverables such as IPMDAR/IPMAR, CSDR, and CFSR.
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Complete (EACs), and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Experience interfacing and conducting business with various functional disciplines.
• Experience organizing, preparing, and presenting briefings to customers, management, and peers.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience in a matrix environment, collaborating across functional teams.
• Familiarity with financial systems and tools, including APEX, BW, Rplan, PMX, and Excel.
• Experience with financial forecasting, AOP, LRP, and R&O management.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, including prioritization of concurrent requirements and stakeholders.
• Experience driving change and influencing beyond authority level.
• Active Secret DoD clearance.

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. 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.
• Child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance is available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.