Senior Analyst, Program Cost Controls

Date Posted:

2026-06-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 after day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

What You Will Do:

• Perform cost and schedule control and analysis of government contracts, program financials, and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data provided to program teams
• Support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) activities as required by contract or internal policy
• Develop monthly Latest Revised Estimates (LREs) and Estimates at Complete (EACs), including identification of drivers, consolidation of inputs, and metric analysis
• Prepare executive-level financial reporting and recurring leadership deliverables
• Set up contract structures in SAP (APEX) and manage charge numbers (network structure)
• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and execution trend analysis with program teams
• Support routine financial reviews with management
• Collect and analyze financial data for accuracy, trends, and reporting
• Prepare internal and external financial reporting including bookings, sales, profit, cash, and backlog analysis
• Support proposal development activities
• Develop program budgets and perform cost and schedule variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and maintain financial controls
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required
• Support development of 5-year planning and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) forecasts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support program execution

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience, and a minimum of 2 years of finance/accounting experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) concepts
• Experience performing financial analysis, reporting, and providing recommendations to management
• Experience with sales, profit, bookings, and cash flow forecasting
• Experience planning and managing daily tasks and delivering analytical outputs
• Experience communicating with all organizational levels in written and verbal formats
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Minimum 2 years of finance experience in the government and defense industry
• Experience working in a matrixed organizational environment
• Experience with organization, prioritization, and analytical/problem-solving activities
• Experience preparing and presenting briefings to management and peers
• Experience with APEX, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and FP&A concepts
• Experience identifying and quantifying risks and opportunities
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and RTN 10255 standards
• Experience supporting multiple Department of Defense contracts

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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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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