PATRIOT - Principal Program Cost Controls - P3 - (Remote)

Overview

This role is for a Principal Program Cost Controls Analyst (P3) within the Operations, Supply Chain & Quality (OSQ) Finance team supporting the PATRIOT Radar Integrated Product Team. The position involves leading financial planning, analysis, and execution for the program, managing a team of analysts, and ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements. The role provides strategic financial insight to program and functional leadership and influences decision-making across cross-functional stakeholders.

This is a fully remote position based in the United States (excluding U.S. Territories). U.S. citizenship is required due to program/contract access restrictions. No security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial analysis at both total program and product levels to understand monthly and quarterly variances from budget and Estimate at Completion (EAC) positions
• Maintain accurate Budget and EAC tracking records using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to ensure adequate funding
• Support cost estimate preparation for new business proposals and assist Estimating and Program Analysts with basis of estimate rationale
• Evaluate risks and opportunities and their impact on contract profitability
• Support material forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Long Range Plan (LRP), ensuring alignment of assumptions among Program Office, FP&A Finance, OSQ Function, and Factory Operations Managers (FOMs)
• Develop analyses to support OSQ Monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and monthly reviews (PER/MBR/S&OP/S&OE)
• Respond to ad-hoc financial requests

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years experience
• Proficient user of SAP (APEX and/or Prism), RTN PMX, or similar financial systems
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to take on challenges
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in operations finance or factory/manufacturing finance
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial information to support business portfolio decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $86,800 to $165,200 USD, dependent on experience, role, location, and skills
• Eligibility for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance programs, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs based on performance and business results

Location

• Remote within the United States (excluding U.S. Territories)
• Candidates must reside in one of the 50 U.S. states

Additional Information

• Candidates may be required to attend select interview steps in-person at an office location despite the remote nature of the role
• The application window is approximately 40 days from the posting date but may be adjusted based on business needs

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.