Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls

RTX

Program Controls Specialist managing forecasting, budgeting, and EVM for RTX aerospace-defense programs. Supporting financial reporting, variance analysis, and program execution across government defense teams.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and Earned Value Management (EVM), while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Capable of analyzing trends and risks to support program performance and decision-making.

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Earned Value ManagementForecastingBudgetingFinancial ReportingAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Variance AnalysisCost AnalysisEAC DevelopmentProgram Control ActivitiesTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointSAPAPEXPRISM

Industry Keywords

Government ProgramsDefense ProgramsProgram ManagementContractual Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support EAC development, forecasting, budgeting, and monthly financial reporting
Analyze actual costs, ETC, staffing, material, and other key cost drivers
Perform Earned Value Management analysis, including CPI, SPI, cost and schedule variances
Develop variance explanations and corrective actions
Partner with Program Managers, CAMs, and scheduling to monitor program performance
Ensure alignment between cost, schedule, and technical execution
Support baseline development and maintenance, budget change, and other program control activities
Analyze financial and EVM data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Communicate potential impacts to program leadership
Ensure financial and program performance data is accurate, timely, and compliant with processes and contractual requirements
Support program reviews, EAC reviews, and internal and customer financial reporting
Prepare and support timely, accurate external IPMDAR reporting
Align cost, schedule, EVM, and program performance data with contractual and customer reporting requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and/or variance analysis
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
U.S. citizenship required
Experience with Earned Value Management and EAC development preferred
Experience supporting complex government or defense programs and working across multiple functions and organizations preferred
Experience managing assigned responsibilities with limited supervision preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines preferred
Experience using SAP, APEX, PRISM, and program management tools preferred
Must reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available