Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls – Dev & Test

• Lead the RSTAC and National Team programs within the Development, Test & Growth Business Area
• Establish and maintain the overall baseline compliant with program instruction, internal EVM policy and 10255
• Support and develop detailed cost CDRLs, including CFSRs, Cost Data Summary Report (1921), and Functional Cost Hour Report (1921-1)
• Coordinate quarterly Estimates at Complete and Budget Change Request coordination and implementation
• Provide cost and schedule analysis
• Partner with Program Management and cross-functional leads to support program execution
• Prepare finance charts for Program Management Reviews and other reporting activities
• Manage day-to-day program execution and all aspects of Earned Value and Estimate at Completion
• Provide program planning and control guidance and summarize, package, and present information to management
• Interact with Program Area Directors, Program Managers, customer representatives, finance teams, and contracts teams to align strategy and operating and financial objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Program Controls (Cost/Schedule), and/or Estimate at Completion (EAC) Process
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and/or PowerPoint)
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Experience with Finance Business Systems: APEX, PRISM, Analysis for Office and/or Rplan preferred
• Working knowledge of Raytheon financial and accounting policies and procedures preferred
• Prior experience in Program Cost Controls and EVMS audit/surveillance experience preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills preferred
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines, work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks preferred
• Must be independent and self-motivated

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Program Controls, with a strong focus on cost and schedule analysis, program planning, and execution. Proficient in utilizing finance business systems and Microsoft Office applications to support program management and reporting activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Program Controls (Cost/Schedule)
• Estimate at Completion (EAC) Process
• Finance Business Systems (APEX, PRISM, Analysis for Office, Rplan)
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Hard Skills

• Cost Data Summary Report (1921)
• Functional Cost Hour Report (1921-1)
• Cost CDRLs
• Budget Change Request Coordination
• Program Planning and Control Guidance

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Meet Deadlines
• Team Environment Collaboration
• Self-Motivated

Industry Keywords

• Program Cost Controls
• EVMS Audit/Surveillance
• Raytheon Financial Policies
• Internal EVM Policy
• Program Management Reviews

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Power Point