Program Cost Controls Principal Specialist - US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 | RTX Job

Date Posted:

2026-09-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Advanced Effectors & Space organization within the Advanced Technologies Strategic Business Unit is seeking a Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls (P3) to support a portfolio of development programs within the AET & IKCA Finance team. The programs are part of the Enabling Technologies strategic portfolio.

The position will support program cost controls, financial reporting, forecasting, program analysis, contract deliverables, funding activities, and management reporting. The position will use SAP APEX, PRISM, and other program controls and earned value management systems to support financial and program reporting activities.

This position is onsite in Tucson, AZ. Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do

• Execute monthly and quarterly contract deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Manage Inter-Organizational Transfers (IOTs) with partner business units, including verification of funding levels and scope.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts for the assigned portfolio using Rplan.
• Analyze program financial data to support cost collection, forecasting, reporting, and financial management activities.
• Work with Program Leadership and Finance to review financial information and support compliant cost collection.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for program and Finance management.
• Review financial data to identify variances between planned and actual costs.
• Support program financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Prepare management briefings using financial and program data.
• Use SAP APEX, PRISM, and other program controls and earned value management tools to support reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate with Finance, Program Management, and functional organizations to obtain and validate financial information.
• Support resolution of funding, forecasting, reporting, and cost collection issues.
• Maintain financial information and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable processes and requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing large financial data sets.
• Experience organizing and preparing financial or business briefings for management and/or peers.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for financial analysis, reporting, documentation, and presentations.
• Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, cost analysis, or program financial management.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, Day 1 with the ability to obtain program access after start.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience communicating financial and program information to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Experience working in a matrixed organizational environment.
• Experience collaborating with Finance, Program Management, Contracts, Engineering, and other functional organizations.
• Experience supporting financial process or system changes.
• Experience with SAP and SAP Business Warehouse (BW).
• Experience with SAP APEX and/or PRISM.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and program cost controls.
• Experience with program financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Experience preparing executive-level financial or program briefings.
• Experience managing Inter-Organizational Transfers (IOTs), funding activities, or similar financial transactions.
• Experience using Rplan for financial forecasting or planning.

What We Offer:

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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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.

Clearance Information: Clearance Information: This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:  https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates 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 salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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