Principal FP&A Analyst

RTX

. Serve as a finance business partner to critical Operations organizations .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and budget management, with a strong focus on compliance with government regulations. Proficient in consolidating large financial data sets and collaborating with stakeholders to drive operational efficiency.

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Financial AnalysisForecastingSAP ExperienceCompliance KnowledgeAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Variance AnalysisCost Element ForecastingBudget ManagementEstimates At Complete (EAC)CER Pool Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Multi-TaskAutonomous Work Style

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordBusiness WarehouseRplanControl XL

Industry Keywords

FAR RegulationsCAS RegulationsAnnual Operating Plan (AOP)Indirect Expense Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a finance business partner to critical Operations organizations
Perform monthly reporting and variance analysis of actual expenses versus plan
Conduct monthly forecasting and identify risks and opportunities
Analyze cost element forecasts for labor, material, and other cost elements
Plan and establish time-phased indirect expense and headcount plans
Build organizations’ annual operating plan (AOP)
Ensure budget systems are loaded to approved values by functional partners
Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of CER pool factors
Interact with key stakeholders to revisit causal beneficial relationships and update factors
Review labor and pool charges for compliance
Prepare appropriate JVs and IOTs as required
Work with Operations and Finance stakeholders across business segment practices to meet financial commitments

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience with consolidating and analyzing large financial data sets
Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse, or similar systems
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
U.S. citizenship is required
General knowledge of FAR and CAS Government Regulations
Experience in preparing Estimates at Complete (EACs) or forecasts
General knowledge of indirect expense, CER pool planning, and building an annual operating plan
Experience using Rplan and Control XL
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment with limited supervision
Ability to multi-task and produce quality work by being well organized, accurate, efficient, and timely

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance available, provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available