Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls (P3)

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-10-02
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

MA135: Innovation Dr Tewks Bdg 300 836 North Street Building 300, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA
**Position Role Type:**

Onsite
**U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:**

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
**Security Clearance:**

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.

We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.

Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) portfolio within the Land & Air Defense Systems (L&ADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Specialist in Cost Controls.

This role will support the high-demand UAE Patriot portfolio within the Global Patriot Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU).

These programs deliver capability and modernization to the UAE Air Force and Air Defence (AFAD) through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract types.

This fast-growing program office is working multiple strategic captures to enhance capabilities for our international customer.

This position involves frequent interaction and collaboration with various functions (finance, engineering, operations, contracts, and program office) and multiple levels of leadership, necessitating strong presentation and communication skills, as well as a robust understanding of financial performance management and processes.

Your unique perspective could add tremendous value to our team.

Our customers come from all different experiences, and so do our employees.

If you are passionate about what you could accomplish here, we encourage you to apply.

_This role is offered in an onsite capacity and is_ _based on the needs of the business.

Onsite work can be done at the Tewksbury, MA; Andover, MA; McKinney, TX, Huntsville, AL or St. Petersburg, FL_ _location.

Relocation assistance is not being offered._

**What You Wil Do**

+ Act as a business partner to UAE Patriot program leadership and finance peers
+ Manage Earned Value cost and schedule metrics and drive variance understanding
+ Prepare various finance charts for Program Management Reviews, financial overviews, and other reporting activities
+ Coordinate and develop Estimates at Complete (EACs)
+ Establish a compliant performance management baseline
+ Provide financial planning & support for AOP, LRP, and monthly forecasts
+ Participate in key leadership strategy reviews
+ Gain full-spectrum exposure to the program lifecycle & gates, including program close-out, proposal development, and program start-up
+ Support the development of CDRLs

**Qualifications You Must Have**

+ Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field & 5 years related work experience; OR an Advanced degree with 3 years related work experience
+ Experience with EVMS (or similar processes), Program Controls (Cost/Schedule), and/or EAC process
+ Experience with SAP (APEX, PRISM & AO), EDIT+ or a similar system
+ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

**Qualifications We Prefer**

+ Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
+ Experience in program execution and proposal capture/development
+ Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines
+ Financial planning & analysis experience
+ Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of tools
+ Continuous improvement mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy
+ Ability to work under general direction and participate in determining assignment objectives
+ Capability to identify issues and implement corrective action plans that produce positive results
+ Proactive and demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems
+ Creative thinker to support strategic captures and proposals
+ Highly motivated to lead projects
+ Embrace new financial realms & drive positive change
+ Effective communication skills, capable of delivering messages to senior leadership
+ Ability to successfully collaborate and partner across functions
+ Program start-up/baselining experience

**What We Offer**

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

**Onsite** : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_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._

**Privacy Policy and Terms:**

Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Required Skill Profession

Other General