Principal Specialist, Program Control Analyst

RTX

Principal Specialist, Program Control Analyst managing financials for the I&IP finance team. Supporting program cost controls and collaborating with program management and finance leaders.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop program financials including development of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, Earned Value (EV) data compliance and reporting, cost accounting and ongoing overseeing of cost and schedule integration
Oversee financials for multiple programs in a portfolio area; assist and provide guidance and mentoring to junior analyst(s).
Support growth in Earned Value training and implementation
Budgeting, cost control and variance analysis, internal/external reporting, risk management and financial support
Development of quarterly EACs; analysis/assist in accurate projection of Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data
Assist with organization of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and job cost accumulation
Assist with planning, forecasting, and reporting
Element of Cost management via continued coordination with functions as described above for labor and non-labor inputs
Balance sheet – work with the team on unbilled, AR/CFRs, help coordination of action to close programs, clean up the balance sheet and provide analysis
Must obtain EV certification within 6 months of hire

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Minimum of 2 years experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and systems/processes
Experience with EAC (Estimate at Complete) Development required
Proficient knowledge and experience with financial planning, forecasting, and reporting
Hands on experience with SAP, APEX, PRISM, Business Warehouse, or a related financial / ERP system
Knowledge of concepts and techniques related to Program Cost Controls
Proficiency using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with Excel proficiency (to include Lookup/Index/Sum functions and pivot tables)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 include 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
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Earned Value Managementcost accountingbudgetingvariance analysisrisk managementfinancial planningforecastingEAC developmentWork Breakdown Structurescost management

Soft Skills

mentoringguidanceorganizationcoordinationanalysis

Certifications

EV certification