Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls *REMOTE*

Date Posted:

2023-02-08-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:

Remote

About Us:

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers.

Job Summary:

This position is for a Principal Specialist, Program Cost controls Team Member (P3), working within the Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality (OSQ) Finance organization. This role is supporting the Strategic Missile Defense Line and will work closely with the Business Office and the Program Operations Manager working on the exciting and challenging SM3 program.

As a member of the OSQ Finance team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Supply Chain financials as a GSCM Principal Program Cost Controls analyst. Scope of work includes weekly & monthly variance reporting, Material EV & EAC Development, monthly Estimated Actuals and weekly analysis of cost runs with direct support to both Control Accounts Managers (CAMs) as well as the Program Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong fundamental understanding of Global Supply Chain Management environment, while also working closely with the Program Finance office to ensure financial targets are achieved.  The ability to be self-sufficient as well as operating in a team environment, supporting both the Functional organizations as well as ensuring program financial commitments are met will be fundamental to success in this role.  Business management covers a wide set of requirements, and a successful candidate will need to show flexibility in job abilities and strong communication skills.  

We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification 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 remote capacity and is based on the needs of the business.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Support the creation of Estimates at Complete (EACs) on a quarterly basis including costs, risks and opportunities for Factories and at the Program / Product Line level.

• Provide cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring, and analysis support to GSCM leaders, leadership teams, and management using standard company tools and processes.

• Prepare program financial forecasts, monitor actual costs, and explain variances to plans and forecasts.

• Manage cost accumulation methods for material on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis

• Provide cost reduction project support and leadership based on manufacturing and functional expertise and experiences

• Support the preparation of cost estimates for new business proposals and assist Estimating and Program Analysts in developing rationale for basis of estimates.

• Support Factory and Program activities in the business management role including being a key participant in all organizational decisions.

• Assist in the development and streamlining of GSCM material reports, EAC management and special projects to drive internal efficiencies.

• Create and maintain the control account structure within a manufacturing-based finance environment

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Management, Economics, or Math 

• Typically requires 5 years of work experience in a business management/finance role, OR an Advanced degree and 3 years of work experience in a business management/finance role

• Develop, update, and status financial and performance metrics and analysis driven reports

• Advanced experience in the use of Microsoft Excel

• Experience in analysis SAP, APEX, PRISM or a similar system

• Experience in Program cost controls EV, EAC's & baselining efforts

Qualifications We Value:

• The confidence and courage to effectively lead, present, and participate in large and small meetings and status sessions, even when having to provide bad news or disagree with management

• Earned Value Experience strongly desired

• Ability to quickly learn advanced financial and planning skills required by multitask requirements and to create support plans and schedules for small to large projects in a cross-functional environment

• Strong leadership abilities, excellent speaking, and presentation skills

• Understanding of production or similar schedule driven environment within a profit driven business based on practical experience. Ability to discuss Profit and Loss (P&L) relationships from contracts to cost analysis

• Experience in a factory environment including understanding the technical aspects of RMD Operations or similar operations

• 2 years of experience in understanding the details of cost allocation over bases or amongst organizations or products

• Problem solving abilities that bridge production realities to financial commitments

• Ability to discuss Profit and Loss (P&L) relationships from contracts to cost analysis

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 superior 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.

#REMOTE

The salary range for this role is 75,000 USD - 161,000 USD; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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.

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