Program Cost Controls Analyst (Entry level) *HYBRID*

About the role

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 three market‑leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, RTX offers capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, they push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect the world. Raytheon brings more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat, delivering solutions that help the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking an entry‑level Finance Program Cost Controls Analyst (P1). The analyst will provide support to a portfolio of programs within the Program Controls discipline of the LADS SBU and Product Support (MA&S) business area. The role includes exposure to and training in real‑world business tools such as the Estimate at Completion (EAC) process for Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance, Annual Operating Plan preparation using the Business Planning (Rplan) system, and utilization of SAP/APEX and Business Warehouse for financial reporting of program funding profiles, bookings, sales and earnings outlook, forecast, billing projections, and variance analysis. The position is part of a fast‑paced finance team where multitasking and personal initiative are key.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for programs from the startup phase (initial proposal support and costing) through mature phases (Inter‑Organizational Transfer processing, baselining, budgetary creation, sales forecasting, cost control and analysis).
• Undertake challenging personal and team assignments that help build a foundation for career and personal development in finance and broader business.
• Gain wide exposure to assignments across Finance and Business, including Program Cost and Control, Financial Planning and Analysis, Budgets and Planning.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics or a Business‑related field.
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint).
• Experience with variance analysis and/or forecasting.
• U.S. citizenship is required (only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system under government contract).

Preferred:

• Detail‑oriented and well organized.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Willing and able to learn new systems, tools and processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.