Finance Principal Specialist

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

 Position Role Type: Hybrid

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.  Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a growing team of colleagues and customers.

The Engineering Finance Team is looking for a highly motivated Finance Principal Specialist to support the Raytheon IRAD Team. This role will provide financial planning, analysis and oversight of the Raytheon Engineering IRAD Multi-million dollar portfolio. Primary responsibilities will include working with project managers and key stakeholders to identify and accurately forecast Engineering IRAD efforts that span all SBUs/Mission Areas/Directorates. Other responsibilities include financial forecasting, providing variance analysis, validating financial accuracy and trends, preparation of financial reporting, and support of tactical and strategic meetings with business leadership. Working with the Engineering Execution Lead, the individual will help lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) preparation and presentation. In addition, this position requires wide-ranging financial support and analysis across Engineering, FP&A and the SBUs regarding project health & prioritization, manpower forecasting, process improvement and overall management of business-related tasks. This role also includes APEX EVMS reporting for projects that meet internal policy thresholds. The successful candidate will partner with the Engineering Execution Lead, Project Leads, and FP&A leads to ensure that the team is aligned, accountable and compliant throughout the IRAD process. This role is a P3 Principal FP&A Specialist and will report to the Engineering IRAD Business Manager.

Supporting all aspects of financial analysis and control  Partner with the IRAD Manager, Project Leads, and Mission Area FP&A leads providing the team with insight and solutions to better drive the business and program needs Management of most aspects of program financial support including earned value, compliance, risk and opportunity assessment, LRE/EAC creation and material reporting.  Serve as the primary Finance point of contact for Engineering Capital Manager Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience Working experience with SAP and/or APEX and/or PRISM and/or similar financial system Working experience using Microsoft Office Tools Qualifications We Prefer Advanced degree