Alternate Missions & Space Finance Team Lead

Job Overview

Location: Tucson, AZ (1151 E Hermans Rd).
Role Type: Onsite.
Security Clearance: Top Secret, active and transferable, U.S. citizenship required.

The Advanced Effectors and Space Finance team within the Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit is looking for a highly motivated finance professional to help lead the financial management & oversight of a portfolio of contracts.

• Partner with the portfolio Finance Manager, Program Management, and key functional team members to ensure flawless program implementation through cost & schedule control, including Estimate at Completion (EAC’s) and EVMS compliance.
• Drive the portfolio’s FP&A cadence, oversee NBI and capture budget planning, and manage cost control.
• Provide key recommendations to senior team members based on analysis that enhances value for all stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain EVMS, using innovative RMD practices, policies & standards to meet customer requirements with minimal tool support due to limited program access.
• Develop monthly forecasts, AOP & LRP in partnership with functional partners, providing tactical support of forecasts and plans using various financial tools (RPlan, SAP, BW, Excel).
• Meet internal & external deliveries with flawless work product; provide predictable financial forecasts, brief program & finance key team members in advance of resolution decision-making, and supply financial strategies in proposals & contract negotiations.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, tools and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, and 8 years of applicable work experience in Financial Management/Leadership, OR an advanced degree with 5 years of applicable work experience in Financial Management/Leadership.
• Experience in Financial Planning and Program Controls.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued Top Secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Experience implementing Earned Value Management and delivering IPMDAR & CSDR.
• Experience in the Estimate at Completion (EAC) process across various government contract types.
• Able to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvements.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills at all levels of administration, both verbally and in written form.
• Comfortable in a highly visible position, preparing and presenting briefings to customers, administration, and peers.
• Experience recognizing process shortfalls and successfully implementing positive change.

• Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 (USD).
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and other work/life benefits.
• Parental leave (including paternal), flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
• Values:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation.
• Career development and recognition programs.

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.