Test Solutions Principal Control Account Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Test Solutions Principal Control Account Manager for a 100% onsite role. You will manage assigned control accounts from planning through execution, coordinating with engineering and cross‑functional teams to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment.

The role requires EVMS expertise, a Bachelor’s in engineering/business, 8+ years experience (or 5+ with advanced degree), and eligibility for a U.S. DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field and 8+ years experience, or 5+ years with advanced degree.
• Experience managing technical work, cost accounts, or engineering project tasks in a structured program environment.
• Experience with EVMS principles and tools.
• Experience with schedule management, budgeting, financial analysis, and program documentation.
• Experience presenting performance data to program leadership.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim U.S. government issued Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned control accounts from planning through execution and closure, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and validate completion criteria for technical tasks.
• Monitor technical progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and maintain control account plans, budgets, schedules, and work authorizations in accordance with program and EVMS guidelines.
• Analyze performance data, trends, and risks to provide timely insights into cost and schedule status.
• Prepare and deliver control account performance updates for program reviews and leadership forums.
• Coordinate across functional organizations to manage dependencies and interfaces, ensuring efficient program execution.
• Generate Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Baseline Change Requests (BCRs), and other cost/schedule artifacts to support program changes.
• Ensure compliance with EVMS standards and support internal and external audits of control account data.

Skills

EVMS principles

Program management

Cost accounting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on day 1

At RTX, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) organization within RTX drives business success by providing a variety of critical engineering services across product lines and functions.

This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ.

In this role, you’ll work on mission‑critical technologies with experienced engineers, with strong long‑term stability and advancement potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a full‑time position of Test Solutions Principal Control Account Manager, located onsite in Tucson, Arizona. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful integration of cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned control accounts. You will collaborate with engineering and cross‑functional teams to validate technical progress, manage financial performance, and support the achievement of program objectives. This position requires a disciplined approach to program execution and a strong understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles.

What You Will Do:

• Manage assigned control accounts from planning through execution and closure, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and validate completion criteria for technical tasks.
• Monitor technical progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and maintain control account plans, budgets, schedules, and work authorizations in accordance with program and EVMS guidelines.
• Analyze performance data, trends, and risks to provide timely insights into cost and schedule status.
• Prepare and deliver control account performance updates for program reviews and leadership forums.
• Coordinate across functional organizations to manage dependencies and interfaces, ensuring efficient program execution.
• Generate Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Baseline Change Requests (BCRs), and other cost/schedule artifacts to support program changes.
• Ensure compliance with EVMS standards and support internal and external audits of control account data.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or a minimum of 5 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience managing technical work, cost accounts, or engineering project tasks in a structured program environment.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and tools.
• Experience with schedule management, budgeting, financial analysis, and developing program documentation.
• Experience presenting performance data and insights to program leadership.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Interim U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience with development, integration, verification, validation, or sustainment of technical systems.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies or modern engineering workflow tools.
• Experience developing BOEs, supporting gate reviews, or leading technical change boards.
• Experience troubleshooting issues across cost, schedule, and technical dimensions.

What We Offer:

• 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.
• 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.

Salary range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

Location Information: Tucson, AZ

This role is 100% onsite and qualifies for relocation assistance

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. This position requires a security clearance.

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.

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

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.