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Program Cost Controls Senior Analyst

RTX Collins Aerospace · US-CA-REMOTE · Remote available · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to get information from someone who was slow to respond.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep reporting on time by following up firmly and politely.

This role is remote. How do you stay close to what is happening on the program?

What they are checking: Whether they can build relationships that keep their analysis grounded in reality.

Where do you want your career in program finance to go?

What they are checking: Whether they have a growth path that fits the program controls track.

What would you do

A control account shows a big favorable variance. Why might that be a warning sign?

What they are checking: Whether they know good-looking numbers can hide late work or bad accruals.

Your forecast and the program manager's forecast disagree. How do you resolve it?

What they are checking: Whether they can work through differences with facts and reach a number both can defend.

About the work

Walk me through how you prepare a monthly variance analysis for a program.

What they are checking: Whether they have a repeatable process that finds causes and impacts, not just numbers.

What is the difference between budget at completion and estimate at completion, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how forecasts show where a program is heading.

How do CPI and SPI help you spot trouble on a program?

What they are checking: Whether they can use performance indexes to warn leaders early.

How do you check that labor and material actuals are charged to the right accounts?

What they are checking: Whether they catch mischarges that can cause compliance problems on government contracts.

How strong are your Excel and data skills? Tell me about a tool you built that saved time.

What they are checking: Whether they can improve the reporting process, not just run it.

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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 seeking an early-career finance professional within the Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) portfolio. This position will 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 analysis, reporting, forecasting, and presentation of financial information. The position will also support financial planning activities and concurrent financial projects. 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 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, forecasts, reporting, and financial objectives. • Support internal and external financial reporting requirements. • Prepare financial information and analysis for program and functional organizations. Qualifications You Must Have: • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant financial experience, or an advanced degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience. • Experience using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting. • Experience working independently and in a team environment. • 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, Business Warehouse (BW), and APEX/APEX EV. • Experience using PMX for program financial management or reporting. • Experience preparing and presenting financial briefings to management, customers, and peers. • Experience organizing multiple financial activities with established deadlines. • Experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, budgeting, or program financial reporting. • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting. • Experience supporting proposal cost estimates and basis-of-estimate development. • Experience identifying and resolving financial reporting or analysis issues. • Experience with Raytheon Technologies projects, programs, or financial systems. • Experience applying knowledge of company financial processes and systems to assigned work. 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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