Date Posted:

2026-09-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-810 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 810 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) program has an exciting opening for a Program Cost Controls Professional within the Naval Shipboard Missiles Sub-Strategic Business Unit. This position is a tremendous growth opportunity to support the upcoming FY27-29 production contract (~$2.5B award in 2027) by partnering with the program manager, technical leads, functional support and with existing concurrent block 2 production efforts. This includes but is not limited to supporting the appropriations request for FY27-29 and FY21-23 production contract currently planned to complete in 1Q27. This is a time of high growth and capacity increase for the program seeking a finance professional to be deeply integrated to meet our customer’s requirements.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, self-directed leader who can prioritize and navigate a challenging, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while effectively communicating across multifunctional stakeholder organizations. This role will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and work collaboratively with stakeholders to strengthen analytical capabilities, improve processes, and establish appropriate functional ownership and accountability for results.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for understanding the key business and financial drivers within respective contract assignment(s), identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and translating complex information into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• The selected candidate will operate with independence and exercise sound judgment in forecasting, risk identification, and financial planning.
• Collaborate with team members to meet contract, program, company and customer goals.
• Provide insightful cost, schedule, financial analysis/reporting utilizing company tools and processes.
• Coordinate the development of quarterly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimates (LRE).
• Provide financial guidance and solutions to program team and functional leads.
• Build finance charts for monthly reviews, financial overviews and other reporting activities as required.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs).
• Establish and maintain program logs (work authorization, contract modification log).

What You Will Learn

• How to shape financial execution strategy at the outset of a major production contract phase within a mature defense portfolio.
• Advanced forecasting and EAC methodologies across a complex, multi-year production environment.
• Integration of technology refreshes and obsolescence mitigation into established production baselines.
• Long-lead material planning and funding strategy in coordination with Supply Chain and Operations.
• Executive-level communication of program financial performance and risk posture.
• Cross-functional influence within a matrixed organization supporting large-scale defense production.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience interfacing and conducting business within a matrix organization (contracts, engineering, operations, program management, supply chain, quality, etc.) in contract startup and execution.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (APEX, PRISM, BW) or similar ERP system.
• Understanding of AOP and Long-Range Planning (LRP), program forecasting, metrics, and partnering with program team to provide inputs/updates.
• Extensive and robust analytical/problem solving skills.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines, work in team environment to find solutions and implement continuous process improvement.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to effectively work in a challenging and fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to be creative, proactive, innovative while using critical and strategic thinking within company policies.
• Advanced Excel skills include Power Query knowledge and data visualization.

Learn More & Apply Now

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. The ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
• For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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