Principal Specialist (P3), Program Cost Controls *ONSITE

Overview

Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls (P3) – Advanced Effectors & Space organization, Advanced Technologies Strategic Business Unit, Tucson, AZ. The role supports a portfolio of development programs within the AET & IKCA Finance team, providing expertise in program control reporting, financial forecasting, and executive level briefing.

• Execute all monthly and quarterly contract deliverable items
• Manage inter‑organizational transfers with partner business units, ensuring proper funding levels and scope are clearly identified
• Play an integral role in generating monthly financial forecasts for the portfolio in Rplan
• Serve as a trusted partner with program leadership to provide financial analysis and guidance, ensuring compliant cost collection

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or a related field with minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience interpreting and analyzing large financial data sets
• Experience organizing, preparing, and presenting briefings to management and peers
• Proficient computer and Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret level)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills at all organizational levels
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organizational environment
• Ability to build relationships across functional disciplines
• Strong change‑management and influence skills beyond authority level
• Understanding of SAP and Business Warehouse systems

Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD. Benefits include medical, 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, and holidays. Eligible for annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs.

Relocation assistance is offered for the Tucson, AZ location.

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 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.