RTX

Senior Principal Cost Account Manager – Onsite

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: RichardsonTexasVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per year

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About the role

  • Oversee the cost account management strategy for critical, high-visibility programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, internal processes, and customer requirements.
  • Lead the development and management of multi-million-dollar budgets, providing executive-level insights and recommendations to maintain cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
  • Serve as the senior advisor and point of escalation for Cost Account Managers across multiple programs, driving consistent implementation of best practices and tools.
  • Develop and present detailed financial reports, including Estimates at Completion (EACs), variance analysis, and risk assessments, to program leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with engineering, finance, program management, and supply chain leaders to ensure the seamless integration of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks while capitalizing on opportunities to optimize program execution and profitability.
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level CAMs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Represent RTX during customer reviews, audits, and engagements, ensuring transparency and alignment on financial performance and program health.
  • Drive process innovation and automation initiatives to enhance cost management efficiency and accuracy across the organization.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
  • Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.
  • U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in cost account management, program management, or financial leadership roles within the aerospace and defense industry.
  • Advanced expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, tools, and application.
  • Deep understanding of financial systems and tools, such as SAP, wInsight , Cobra, or equivalent.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at senior levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated expertise in applying RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) processes to drive program execution, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and customer requirements.
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
  • Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred
  • Experience leading cost management efforts for government or Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
  • Familiarity with RTX systems, processes, and tools is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with a focus on results.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership and external customers.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and provide clear direction in high-pressure situations.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Autism Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost account managementbudget managementfinancial reportingvariance analysisrisk assessmentEarned Value Managementfinancial systemsprogram managementcost managementstrategic thinking
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvinginfluencing decision-makingcollaborationadaptabilitycontinuous improvementexecutive presentation
Certifications
PMP certificationadvanced degree in STEMMaster's degreeMBAsecurity clearanceTop Secret clearance