Program Cost Controls Analyst (P1) HYBRID

Raytheon · Forest, MS · 3 wk ago

HybridFull-time

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, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our 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 our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. The Product Support SSBU within Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) has an exciting opportunity for an entry‑level Program Cost Controls Analyst (P1) supporting the C3S2 business area. Product Support C32S plays a critical role in delivering sustainment and production solutions in support of the prime Global team. In this role, you will join a collaborative program finance team supporting high‑visibility defense programs, with opportunities to develop foundational skills in financial analysis and program controls.

Responsibilities

Support development and maintenance of weekly and monthly sales forecasts, ensuring alignment with program financial objectives
Assist in Annual Operating Plan (AOP) creation and updates, including data consolidation, analysis, and reporting
Perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance analysis, identifying key cost, schedule, and performance drivers
Contribute to annual Estimate at Completion (EAC) development and updates, ensuring forecasts reflect current program status and risks
Analyze program financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate insights to program leadership
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain) to support accurate financial tracking and execution
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting in support of program reviews, leadership requests, and strategic decisions
Support continuous improvement efforts by helping enhance forecasting processes, reporting tools, and data accuracy

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline & less than 2 years of professional experience in a finance or accounting function
Experience with financial reporting, data analysis, forecasting and/or process improvement
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting, and/or data visualization)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills; able to meet critical deadlines
Analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
Ability to effectively work in a challenging and fast‑paced environment while multi‑tasking on several different program issues concurrently
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form
Knowledge of SAP software, SAP Business Warehouse or equivalent systems

Skills