Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls

at  Raytheon

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Knowledge of Government EVM reporting & compliance.
• Experience with EVM tools (i.e. PMX, SAP, PRISM, Program Metrics).
• Experience with Excel (Including AO).
• Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Independent, self-starter, and ability to meet critical deadlines.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER

• Excellent critical-thinking and forecasting skills.
• Ability to work independently in a productive, dynamic environment.
• Experience in organizing, preparing, and presenting briefings to administration, customers, and peers.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Highly collaborative/proactive guidance.
• Experience with SAP EV, MPM, PMX, PRISM MRP, AO.
• Ability to adapt appropriately to priorities.
• Ability to speak with impact to varying levels of administration.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Experience with development of training material.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
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 boldness. 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.
The EOIR-Special team is seeking an experienced Program Controls Earned Value Management (EVM) Financial Lead to join our growing Emerging team based out of McKinney, Tx. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive finance and Earned Value Management Support (EVM) to various external programs by effectively partnering with other analysts, program managers and their teams to realize effective implementation. The position requires the use of EVM the primary program management resource to our SBU’s and interfaces with Program Managers, Business Managers, and Control Account Managers, as well as RTX EVMS communities and outside customers. This role will offer a onsite work arrangement of both remote and onsite (50/50) in our McKinney, TX office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work closely with various functional organizations during the Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) and LRE process as well as monitoring these organizations performance.
• Facilitate the financial planning activities for their specific contract including RPLAN updates and analyze and communicate how program performance impacts BSPC (Bookings, Sales, Profit, & Cash). Facilitating monthly data reconciliation.
• Extensive knowledge in IPMR/IPMDAR.
• Providing project management guidance to program teams to ensure adherence to Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines.
• Compiling compliant monthly EV reports for Program Management.
• Develop and delivery of Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs).
• Financial point of contact for Program Management and be able to provide financial guidance to IPT key team members and non-finance organizations including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Highlighting pertinent information derived from analysis of program data, including trend analysis – high proficiency of MS Excel is expected.
• Supporting any compliance reviews or periodic process audits that may arise.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Attending program meetings and evaluating EVM data to strengthen program performance.
• Facilitating standard processes and resources across programs
• Guiding efforts for effective completion of Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and Internal Surveillance Reviews (ISRs)
• Participating and helping to cultivate results for EOIR initiatives.