Principal Program Cost Controls Specialist

Location

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513PW ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ PW BLDG

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Clearance type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret. Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

The Air Dominance Business Office within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) is seeking an experienced financial Earned Value (EV) Analyst to lead financial execution and earned value management for the AMRAAM D4/C9 Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) Contract, a 52‑month effort supporting modernization and redesign of critical AMRAAM subsystems. This contract requires Contractual EV Management and will be implemented using the SAP APEX EVMS/PMX tool suite.

The Finance EV lead will serve as a critical business partner by providing the analysis, insight and guidance to enable strategic decision making and achieve bottom-line results.

• Lead and coordinate a cross‑functional team regarding contractual EVMS submissions, develop, present and defend monthly Latest Revised Estimates (LRE), baseline and incorporate regular scope expansion tasking.
• Support related financial forecasting for the portfolio.
• Analyze EV metrics including weekly/monthly costs incurred and provide associated leading indicator guidance to Program and Business management, external stakeholders and the customer community.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the business (Functional Organizations, SBU’s, Program Management, and Government counterparts) to foster relationships that improve execution implementation.
• Partner successfully and drive influence with program IPL and strategic partners regarding all aspects of program execution and strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in EVMS, Program Controls, or integrated cost/schedule management.
• Experience with MS Office suite.

• Experience supporting DoD development/production programs.
• Experience with financial forecasting and risk & opportunity management.
• Experience with SAP including PRISM MRP.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and professional skills.
• Proven analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform work without appreciable direction.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Experience leading and mentoring peers and junior analysts.
• Direct communication with Government customers.

Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, dependent on level 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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment 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.

Applicants may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The application window is approximately 40 days from the date of posting; however, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the window.