Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls *HYBRID*

About Us:

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD), fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the front lines as we trailblaze new approaches, push the boundaries of innovation and chart a course to a tomorrow you can be proud to have a hand in creating.

Job Summary:

RMD division is seeking a Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst to join the Advanced Sensors product line Finance team supporting classified and unclassified efforts.

This role is responsible for providing on-time data, in depth analysis, accurate financials, and a commitment to quality and timely execution to stakeholders.  This role is a key business partner to the program offices and functions to support a portfolio of Advanced Sensors classified and unclassified programs.

The selected candidate must leverage proactive leadership ability to meet aggressive deadlines as well as multitask across a variety of programs and work with all levels of the organization.  The candidate will develop and sustain effective relationships with the program office, functions, and Advanced Technology leadership team. Due to the classified environment, the selected candidate must also be willing to travel to numerous plant locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island on a continuous basis.

We value diverse 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.

This position is being offered in a hybrid (remote or onsite) capacity and is determined by the needs of the business.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Provide lead finance support to successfully satisfy programmatic and financial organization objectives for classified and unclassified programs

• Lead the effort to complete quarterly Estimate-At-Complete for assigned programs

• Partner with program managers and other functions to provide strong financial support and detailed analysis on several classified and unclassified efforts.

• Participate in the preparation of forecasts, budgets and schedules for all contract work

• Perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, headcount planning including Operational Workforce Planning (OWP), sales outlook, and variance analysis.

• Ensure program costs are collected correctly by maintaining active charge numbers and IOTs, monitoring actual charges, and processing transfers when appropriate.

• Monitor funding status providing reliable and timely notification of funding status with contract line item detail.

• Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) for programs with focus on accuracy and on time delivery.

• Review and approve invoices for submission to customer. Monitor billing status and unbilled issues including Contracts-In-Process (CIP), work to resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Carefully monitor program revenue and profit recognition to minimize risk to the organization. Analyze revenue and profit risks and opportunities on an ongoing basis.

• Provide ad-hoc assistance, analysis and reporting as requested by management and others.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience; OR an advanced degree and 3 years of related work experience

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

• Ability to interface effectively with Program Management team and other functional organizations to drive program financial execution

• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to perform ad-hoc analysis, data integrity checks, and/or reconciliations

• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

• Proficient using SAP, PMX, BW, EDIT+ or similar system tools

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (Top Secret). U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Value:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited oversight and prioritize workload

• Self-starting, motivated individual with excellent written and oral communication skills

• Understanding of Raytheon financial and accounting policies and procedures

• Detailed understanding of key financial metrics

• Ability to frame and interpret issues for Management

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Ability to work in an autonomous work environment

• Ability to successfully interface with classified customers

• Ability to gain a complete understanding of Operations Security

What We Offer**:**

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust 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 exceptional benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met (see guidelines) to receive the Referral Awarding.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.