Alternate Missions & Space Finance Team Lead

Finance Professional

The Advanced Effectors and Space Finance team within the Advanced Technology (AT) Strategic Business Unit is looking for a highly motivated finance professional to help lead the financial management & oversight of a portfolio of contracts. You will partner with the portfolio Finance Manager, Program Management, & key Functional team members to ensure flawless program implementation through cost & schedule control, including Estimate and Complete (EAC's) and EVMS compliance. You will also be responsible for driving the portfolios' FP&A cadence, as well as overseeing NBI and capture budget planning and cost management.

What sets this role apart from others is a broad portfolio of capture opportunities and investment. In this role, the candidate will participate in multiple proposals and develop business cases to guide investment decisions. You will be an integral part of an exciting team where tactical thinking, multi-tasking and initiative are key requirements. You must be able to work independently, be self-motivated and comfortable with new challenges.

Excellent communication skills are required, along with the ability to effectively interact with multiple layers of leadership within the organization and make recommendations for solutions.

This position is being offered in a fully onsite capacity in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Provide key recommendations to senior key team members based on analysis that enhances value for all stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain EVMS being innovative in implementation of RMD practices, policies & standards to meet customer requirements with minimal tools support due to limited program access.
• Develop monthly forecasts, AOP & LRP in partnership with functional partners, providing tactical support of forecasts and plans using various financial tools (RPlan, SAP, BW, Excel).
• Meet internal & external deliveries with flawless work product, providing predictable financial forecasts, briefing program & finance key team members in advance of resolution making, providing financial strategies in proposals & contract negotiations.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, tools and processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics and 8 years applicable work experience in Financial Management/Leadership; OR an advanced degree and 5 years of applicable work experience in Financial Management//Leadership.
• Experience in Financial Planning and Program Controls.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience implementing Earned Value Management, delivering IPMDAR (Integrated Program Management Data Analysis Report) & CSDR (Cost & Software Data Reporting).
• Experience in the Estimate at Completion (EAC) process across various government contract types.
• Able to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvements.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of administration both verbally and in written form, framing and interpreting issues for Senior Management.
• Comfortable in a highly visible position; organizing, preparing, and presenting briefings to customers, administration and peers.
• Experience recognizing process shortfalls and successfully implementing positive change.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance is available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.