Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls

• Support multiple programs within Raytheon’s Processing Application & Exploitation (PAE) portfolio
• Maintain the program management baseline, including BCRs, LRE updates, and month-end PMB reconciliation
• Process cost transfers as required
• Generate internal reports on cost and schedule performance for Program Leadership and Control Account Managers
• Generate and submit required CDRLs, including CFSR, BMR, and IPMR
• Provide ad-hoc assistance, analysis, and reporting as requested by management and others
• Handle internal corporate reporting requirements, including revenue forecasts and Estimates at Complete (EAC)
• Work independently and collaborate with Program Management and key functional stakeholders
• Provide leadership and mentoring in financial reporting and processes

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s 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 in Program Controls, and/or experience with Earned Value Management fundamentals
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Active and existing TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required after day 1
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and task flexibility
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet multiple commitments
• Experience with SAP, APEX EV, Winsight or similar tools
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Familiarity with Estimates at Complete (EAC) and Earned Value (EV) methodologies
• Ability to interface effectively with Program Management team and other functional organizations
• Demonstrated ability for collaboration in a team environment
• Experience identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements

Demonstrates expertise in Program Controls and Earned Value Management, with strong analytical skills for financial reporting and process improvements. Proficient in managing program management baselines and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Program Controls Experience
• Earned Value Management Fundamentals
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Federal Acquisition Regulations Knowledge
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Program Management Baseline Maintenance
• Cost Transfer Processing
• Internal Reporting Generation
• Estimates at Complete Familiarity
• Cost Accounting Standards Knowledge

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Task Flexibility
• Collaboration Ability
• Sense of Urgency

• U.S. Government Issued Security Clearance
• TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Cost Accounting Standards
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Earned Value Methodologies

• SAP
• APEX EV
• Winsight