Principal Specialist Program Cost Controls

Senior Principal Specialist – Program Cost Controls (Tomahawk)

Location: Tucson, AZ

Salary: $82,000 – $164,000 USD

Security Clearance: Secret (U.S. citizenship required)

Job Type: Full-time – Onsite

• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance and data analysis.
• Develop and support Quarterly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) / Monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) development.
• Establish and maintain program logs (Charging, R&Os, etc.).
• Interface with Supply Chain to ensure program financial and contractual commitments are achieved.
• Provide financial guidance to CAMs, IPT leads, and other finance branches.
• Review financial reports, presentations, and proposals for accuracy and completeness.
• Process approved Budget Change Requests (BCR) and ensure changes are incorporated into control systems.
• Develop & deliver Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), including monthly IPMR, quarterly CFSR, and annual CSDR.
• Support the monthly forecast / close process.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business management, or related field, or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of relevant experience; or advanced degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Program controls experience with data analysis, reporting and/or process improvement.
• EVMS certification or experience with EVMS tools.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP Business Systems / BW Toolset or similar business systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas), Word, or PowerPoint.
• Active and transferable U.S. government secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required (only citizens eligible for clearance).

• Able to meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent mathematics and analytical skills.
• Work experience in a production-oriented business.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience using SAP/BW.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging, fast‑paced environment while multitasking multiple program issues concurrently.
• Clear communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience in program FP&A forecasting (sales, bookings, profit, cash).
• Inquisitive attitude and strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of DoD regulations associated with FAR/DFARS/TINA/CAS.
• Strong self‑initiative.

• Values: safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• A total rewards package including competitive compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, career development, recognition programs, parental leave, flexible schedules, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance (subject to eligibility).

As part of our commitment to a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in person at our office locations.

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. 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.