RTX
aerospace and defense
PrincipalSpecialist,ProgramControls(SES)
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“Principal Specialist, Program Controls (SES) at RTX. Skills: Earned Value Management, Financial forecasting, Financial analysis. Implement and maintain Earned Value Management. Provide monthly variance and data analysis”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem solving skills
U. S. citizenship is required, Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field, 5 years prior relevant experience OR Advanced degree and 3 years prior relevant experience, Experience with SAP or a similar cost accounting system, Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint), U. S. citizenship is required
Nice to Have
Analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills, Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills, Experience with program controls, program scheduling, cash management, and financial planning and reporting, Experience working in a government contracting environment with knowledge of contracts governed by both FAR and DFARS, Proposal development experience, Experience with Earned Value Management
What You'll Do.
Implement and maintain Earned Value Management
Provide monthly variance and data analysis
Develop and support Quarterly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC)
Develop and support monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE)
Establish and maintain program logs
Provide financial guidance to Program Managers
Provide financial guidance to IPT leads
Provide financial guidance to Cost Account Managers (CAMs)
financial analysis/reporting
Provide funding planning
maintenance and reporting
Review financial reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with key leaders within the Program Office; Collaborate with Engineering; Collaborate with Supply Chain; Collaborate with IPT Leads; Work with all levels of the organization; Summarize, package, and present information to all levels of management
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Program planning, Program control guidance
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-28 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-MA-REMOTE **Position Role Type:** Remote **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. **Security Clearance Type:** None/Not Required **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required 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 Land Air Defense Systems (LADS) team is seeking a highly motivated finance professional (P3) to join the MRAD Product Area as a Sentinel (SES) Financial analyst. The flagship product within the MRAD portfolio is the Sentinel system that in built in partnership with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA). The successful candidate will collaborate with key leaders within the Program Office, Engineering, Supply Chain and IPT Leads providing the team with financial management, insight and solutions to better drive the program needs. In the role, the selected individual will support the management of cost control, EVMS compliance, financial forecasting, and overall financial execution of the program. The selected candidate must be able to work under deadlines and constraints as well a
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