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Program Cost Controls Analyst

RTX Collins Aerospace · CA · Remote available · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error in a set of numbers. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check their work and raise errors before reports go out.

This role is remote with Raytheon Vision Systems. How will you build working relationships with the program team?

What they are checking: Whether they can create trust with program leaders they rarely see in person.

Why are you interested in program finance in defense instead of general corporate finance?

What they are checking: Whether they want this specific career path and will stay engaged with it.

What would you do

A control account manager is 10 percent over budget. What questions would you ask them?

What they are checking: Whether they can dig into the cause of a variance without making it feel like blame.

Month-end close is tomorrow and your data does not tie out. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm, find the gap and communicate before the deadline.

How do you explain a financial result to an engineer who does not care about finance?

What they are checking: Whether they can make numbers useful to the people who control the work.

About the work

What do you know about earned value management, and why do programs use it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the basic tool for tracking cost and schedule on defense programs.

Explain cost variance and schedule variance in plain words.

What they are checking: Whether they can explain core program metrics simply enough for engineers and managers.

How would you build or check an estimate at completion for a work package?

What they are checking: Whether they can forecast where costs will land based on actual performance.

How strong are your Excel skills? What is the most complex model you have built?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the analysis and reporting this early-career role requires.

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The full job description

As published by RTX Collins Aerospace.

Date Posted: 2026-10-01

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-CA-REMOTE

 Position Role Type: Remote

 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 Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is part of the Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) portfolio. RVS is seeking an early-career finance professional to support program finance activities, including internal and external financial reporting, proposal development, Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities. The position will support program and functional organizations with financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, and presentation of financial information. What You Will Do: • Prepare weekly and monthly program financial reports and customer financial deliverables. • Prepare monthly sales, profit, and cash forecasts. • Develop quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs), including costs, risks, and opportunities. • Perform financial analysis of variances between the budget baseline and EAC. • Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in APEX/SAP. • Prepare budgets and monthly Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting. • Support preparation of cost estimates for new business proposals. • Assist Estimating and Program Analysts with development of basis-of-estimate rationale. • Coordinate with program stakeholders regarding financial requirements, reporting, forecasting, and financial objectives. • Support internal and external financial reporting activities. • Prepare financial information and analysis for program and functional organizations. • Support multiple financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis activities with established deadlines. Qualifications You Must Have: • Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than a minimum of 2 years of experience. • Experience working independently and in a team environment. • Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for financial analysis, reporting, and presentations. • Experience preparing written and verbal financial communications. • U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Qualifications We Prefer: • Experience using SAP and APEX. • Experience with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting. • Experience with financial forecasting, including sales, profit, and cash. • Experience with Estimate at Completion (EAC) development. • Experience performing budget and EAC variance analysis. • Experience supporting proposal cost estimates and basis-of-estimate development. • Experience preparing and presenting financial information to management, customers, or program teams. • Experience managing multiple financial activities with established deadlines. • Experience identifying financial variances and developing supporting analysis. • Experience with Raytheon or RTX financial systems, processes, projects, or programs. Learn More & Apply Now! Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms