Principal Specialist, Control Account Manager...

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Surface Radars & Sensors Center is seeking a Principal Specialist, Control Account Manager (CAM) to support various Systems Engineering and Long-Range Radars (SE LRR) programs. This position is based onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.

This role requires experience in financial project management, including the ability to perform detailed financial analyses, support Program Managers (PMs), Product Area Leads (PALs), and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and collaborate effectively across disciplines. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while helping ensure programs meet key cost and schedule objectives.

What You Will Do

• Partner with the Program Management Office (PMO), PALs, and IPT Leads to support scope planning, report preparation, monthly financial/manpower deliverables, and annual planning requirements, ensuring adherence to Legal and Government Accounting requirements.

• Compile, analyze, and adjust financial data to ensure the plan, forecast, time charging, and manpower reporting align with technical plans.

• Define and understand monthly variances to Budget and Estimate at Complete (EAC) positions, ensuring accurate documentation.

• Ensure timely inputs and accurate Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) submissions.

• Generate clear and concise variance (VAR) analysis narratives.

• Support Risk and Opportunity management and assist with Management Reserve (MR) and Baseline Change Requests (BCRs).

• Partner with IPTs/PALs for initial scope baselining and related activities.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across financial and schedule data sources.

• Conduct earned value data analysis, validate findings with engineering teams, present results to PMO, and support corrective action planning as needed.

• Collaborate with Planning, Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering Leads in the procurement of equipment, materials, and parts.

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

• Experience in data analysis, cost control, scheduling, proposal support, schedule analysis, and/or forecasting.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in project management and knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

• Ability to obtain RTX EVMS Certification within 6 months of hire.

• Experience managing small projects or processes.

• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines while delivering high-quality work.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with MS Project.

• Experience working with geographically distributed teams.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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.