Program Control Lead - Upper Tier Missile Defense

Posted: 2026-10-19 | Location: 225 Presidential Way, Goddard Building, Woburn, MA | Role Type: Onsite | U.S. citizenship required; active DoD Secret clearance required on day one.

About the role

The Surface Radars and Sensors Center within Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to serve as the Program Control Lead for the Upper Tier Missile Defense (UTMD) Cross Product Team (CPT). This onsite position in Woburn, MA interfaces with CPT Leads, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to ensure financial execution and predictability across multiple contracts. Responsibilities include leading a team of CAMs, ensuring accurate Earned Value reporting, supporting Estimates at Complete (EACs), improving reporting processes, managing the CPT Risk and Opportunity (R&O) position, and preparing financial briefings for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of Quarterly EACs across the UTMD program portfolio.
• Ensure accurate and predictable monthly and quarterly financial performance using Earned Value metrics.
• Lead and develop a team of CAMs including training, onboarding, and process improvement activities.
• Coordinate with program leadership to implement consistent EV measurement and reporting practices.
• Prepare monthly OWP and staffing forecasts and track staffing execution against targets.
• Analyze monthly Earned Value metrics and prepare summary reports for functional leadership.
• Generate CPT financial artifacts including weekly actuals, named runs, and LRE vs. EAC analyses.
• Perform SAP and Analysis Office (AO) data extractions, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision‑making by CPT leadership.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in project or technical leadership, including leading cross‑functional engineering or program teams.
• Experience with financial metrics or earned value to manage scope, schedule, and/or cost.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including lookup functions, pivot tables, macros, and/or queries.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (required on day one).
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility).

Preferred Qualifications

• RTX Earned Value Management Certification.
• Prior experience as a Raytheon Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• PMX Level 7 Certification.
• Experience with RTX tools and processes, including LRE/ETC submissions, EV reporting, or BCR generation/approval.
• Experience in Agile program environments or program control disciplines.
• Familiarity with SAP and Analysis Office (AO) reporting.
• Experience coordinating priorities and delivering results in complex program environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing financial briefings and technical reports.

What You Will Learn

Earn RTX Earned Value Management (EVM) Certification and apply EVM principles and calculations in program execution (certification completed after hire).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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

Specific benefits vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement coverage. Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective‑bargaining agreement; payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and company performance.

Pay

Salary range: $118,300 – $224,900 USD (good‑faith estimate covering all experience levels; actual offer based on role, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills).

Schedule & Location

• Onsite at 225 Presidential Way, Goddard Building, Woburn, MA
• Relocation assistance available