Senior Cost Estimator

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG 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. The Global Patriot Sub Strategic Business Unit within the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit of Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Finance professional to assume the role of Finance Lead (M3) for the Patriot Spares Program supporting the Sustainment Business Manager. The Patriot Spares Finance Lead position will provide a tremendous growth opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to lead dynamic Department of War programs. The selected candidate will have significant exposure to Global Patriot leadership and will work closely with the Sustainment Program Teams and functional support leads on making financial, contractual, execution, and resource decisions. The selected candidate will have 1 direct report and be responsible for financial excellence across all program finance and business-related activities including cost and schedule execution and reporting, Estimates at Complete (EACs), financial planning and analysis (FP&A), proposal support, cash management, resource management including staffing and investments, audit support, and contract startup, execution, and closeout. The selected candidate must excel at multi-tasking, effective and influential communication, innovative problem solving, and must have a firm understanding of financial principles common to the aerospace and defense industry. This role is being offered in a hybrid capacity (onsite & remote). The preferred candidate will be located within a commutable distance to Tewksbury, MA. Other locations that may be considered: Tucson, AZ; McKinney, TX; Huntsville, AL; Dulles, VA. Relocation assistance is not being provided. What You Will Do Internal and External Deliverables Growth and development of direct report Prepare and brief finance charts for Program Management Reviews, monthly operating reviews, financial overviews and other reporting activities as required Quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs) of required programs Support the development of the long range and annual operating plans Monthly forecast development and presentation (FP&A) Support proposal development and program startup / contract closeout Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field & a minimum of 5 years of related work experience; OR an Advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of related work experience Experience with Estimates at Completion (EAC's) or similar systems and tools Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Experience with Raytheon business systems including SAP, BW, RPlan, EDIT+ or a similar system U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements Qualifications We Prefer Understanding of Operations Labor Processes (Ops) Experience with proposal & pre-proposal management Experience with company funded investment vehicles (CFR/AR) Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form Able to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr