Program Cost Controls Senior Analyst

Position Overview

Date Posted:  | Country:
United States |

Location:

Aurora, CO | Role Type:
Onsite | Eligibility: U.S. Citizen required for security clearance (DoD TS/SCI) | Salary Range: $107,500 - $204,500 USD.

• Extract and reconcile accounting data, including labor and cost transfer submittals.
• Monitor costs and personnel charging to ensure actuals remain within budget and are correctly charged to the appropriate end objective.
• Support supply‑chain management in financial controls of subcontracts and material procurement forecasting.
• Perform time‑phased budgeting, cost control, and variance analysis; produce internal and external reporting and manage risk/opportunity portfolios.
• Support finance management with pre‑close and month‑end forecast updates, maintain risk and opportunity portfolio, and generate variance analysis reports.
• Develop quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs) and monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data.
• Assist Program Management in developing and presenting financial program management review slides.
• Analyze the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Forecast, and Short/Long‑Range Outlook.
• Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and other project setup tasks.
• Prepare Work Authorization Documents.
• Address various ad‑hoc requests as needed.

• Typically a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience with SAP, APEX, BW, PRISM, RPlan, and/or Analysis for Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD TS/SCI).
• Financial experience in the aerospace/defense industry is preferred.
• Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Experience developing monthly Financial Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).
• In‑depth understanding of color‑of‑money policy and accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation.
• Proactive, creative, and innovative mindset with critical and strategic thinking.
• Analytical problem‑identification and problem‑solving skills.
• Broad understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

• Competitive salary: $107,500 – $204,500 USD (based on experience).
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Potential eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to level and bargaining agreement).
• Additional benefits vary by business unit and collective bargaining agreement.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.