Date Posted:2026-07-07
Country:United States of America
Location:US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG
Position Role Type:Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
The Advanced Electro-Optical/Infrared Solutions (AES) team is seeking a Finance Lead to support the Emerging & Proprietary Programs portfolio. This position is a member of the AES and Finance leadership teams and partners with the AES CFO, Emerging & Proprietary Programs Director, Program Leadership, and functional organizations to support financial planning, program execution, and business objectives.
Primary responsibilities include preparation of the Five-Year Plan (5YP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP), financial forecasting and reporting, variance analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM) compliance, Estimates at Completion (EACs), proposal support, cash management, capital and company-funded requests, and return on investment (ROI) analysis. The role also supports financial planning, affordability initiatives, cost management activities, and program growth.
This position provides financial guidance to the Emerging & Proprietary Programs portfolio, supports program execution, and maintains financial controls. The Finance Lead manages multiple financial activities and supports development and production programs across the portfolio.
The position leads a finance team of five or more finance professionals supporting development and production contracts.
What You Will Do- Lead a team of five or more finance professionals, including assigning work, providing coaching, mentoring, and supporting employee development.
- Partner with Program Leadership and functional organizations to support program execution, financial planning, and business objectives.
- Implement and maintain financial controls supporting contract execution and investment activities.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements across the program portfolio.
- Lead Estimates at Completion (EACs), Earned Value Management System (EVMS) activities, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes.
- Support financial forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, proposal activities, cash management, capital planning, and return on investment (ROI) analysis.
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience managing staff and leading business teams.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer- Experience communicating financial information verbally and in writing.
- Experience performing financial analysis and supporting business decision-making.
- Experience identifying and resolving financial and business process issues.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across organizations.
- Experience supporting program proposal strategy, negotiations, and Performance-Based Payment (PBP) activities.
- Experience supporting Government, Department of Defense (DoD), or Aerospace programs.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
- Experience supporting external Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
What We Offer:- 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.
Learn More & Apply Now!- Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
- Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
- Clearance Information: Clearance Information: This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.
