Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls

**Date Posted:** 2025-07-21 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** MA311: Woburn MA 225 Presidential 225 Presidential Way Goddard Building 27, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA **Position Role Type:** Onsite **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:** None/Not Required At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. This is an opportunity to join the Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) business in the Strategic Sensor Systems (S3) Mission Area as a Principal Specialist for THAAD LM contracts. These are high visibility, critical programs for Raytheon Technologies and our customers. As a member of the finance team, responsibilities will include the day-to-day execution of the program which include but not limited to program start up activities, performing detailed financial analysis to help define and understand monthly variances to budget and the EAC position. The ideal individual for this job will be an excellent communicator with a desire to learn and be challenged, the ability to work on a variety of tasks, and the ability to interact with a variety of team members and management levels. This exciting position will provide an opportunity to work on a program from the ground up, work on a unique program, perform estimates at completion, variance analyses, and utilize other metrics and tools used in the successful support of the program. **What You Will Do** + Aid in establishing, analyzing and loading the initial baseline within given targets + Process approved Budget Change Requests (BCR) and ensures all changes are incorporated into control systems + Prepare and support monthly & quarterly financial deliverables (CDRLs, VARs, BCRs, EACs, Review packages etc) + Support Ad Hoc Tasks & Analysis as required **Qualifications You Must Have** + Typically requires a Bachelor's and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience + Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) + Experience with SAP accounting system / Standard Business Warehouse reports and/or similar reports **Qualifications We Prefer** + Experience with current Raytheon financial tools/systems: SAP Achieving Process Excellence (APEX), Business Warehouse, Program Management Excellence (PMX) Tool Suite, Process Re-invention Integrating Systems for Manufacturing (PRISM), EDIT+, Dolphin AP workflow, Winshuttle + Proficient with Microsoft suite of tools (EXCEL, Power Point, Word) + Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize workload + Must be independent and self-motivated + Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines + Proactive with demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve + Working knowledge of Raytheon financial and accounting policies and procedures + Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast paced work environment + Excellent verbal and written communication skills **What We Offer** + Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. **Learn More & Apply Now!** Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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. The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.