Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls Analyst
This opening is for the Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls Analyst supporting the SPY-6 Hardware Production and Sustainment (HP&S) contract within the Naval Radars subprogram area of the Naval Systems and Sustainment (NSS) Product Area within Naval Power (NP). HP&S is the largest program in the NSS portfolio, with an expected AOP of $0.7B in sales for 2027 and a factored LRP of $4B. The production program is executing its 5th year of a 5-year multi-option contract, with the current program continuing into 2030, and then expected follow-on scope with potential international awards in the Long-Range Plan.
This position will provide a tremendous growth opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to contribute to a dynamic and critical international program. The selected candidate will have exposure to various functional senior leaders and will work closely with the Program Manager, Integrated Product Team Leads, Control Account Managers, Engineering Business Analysts, Planning & Scheduling, and functional support leads on making sound financial, contractual, and resource decisions for the program. In this fast-paced business environment, the selected candidate must excel at multi-tasking, effective and influential communication, innovative problem solving, and must have a firm understanding of financial principles common to the aerospace and defense industry.
What You Will Do
- Support the execution of monthly earned value management cost and schedule control processes, analysis, and reporting to program leaders and stakeholders.
- Be a trusted business partner with all internal and external stakeholders to drive excellence in financial execution.
- Brief senior program and functional leaders on program execution status displaying exceptional financial and business acumen.
- Analyze key financial data that will enable sound program decision making; this includes earned value cost and schedule metrics, latest revised estimates (LRE), estimates at complete (EACs), program investments, and manpower planning.
- Manage and maintain program baselines and ensure accuracy and timeliness of program cost charging aligned to business directives and policies.
- Drive efficiencies, agility, and speed into financial processes utilizing the most up to date digital technology tools, training, and resources.
- Understand and execute within the guidelines of company and business policies and procedures and ethical standards.
- Aid in program startup, program baseline development, project build out, integrated baseline reviews (IBR), internal & joint surveillance reviews (JSR) coordination with customer.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a Bachelor's and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years' experience.
- Experience with and/or knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Estimate At Complete (EAC) process.
- Experience using SAP financial (or similar) accounting system and related reports.
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Qualifications We Prefer
- Pro-active and self-motivated.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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, and child/adult backup care.
- Relocation assistance is not available.