Principal Specialist, Program Cost Controls Scheduler

RTX

. Support the Strategic Communications portfolio as a program planning professional .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in program planning and scheduling within engineering or manufacturing environments, utilizing tools like Microsoft MS Project and Primavera. Proficient in compliance with governmental requirements and conducting critical path and variance analysis to ensure project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program PlanningIntegrated Master Schedule (IMS)Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Critical Path AnalysisScheduling Software

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Program Measurement Baseline (PMB)Cost EstimationVariance AnalysisRisk AnalysisSchedule Risk Analysis

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft MS ProjectPrimaveraOpen Plan

Industry Keywords

U.S. CitizenshipEngineering EnvironmentManufacturing EnvironmentIntegrated Product Teams (IPTs)Agile Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Strategic Communications portfolio as a program planning professional
Collaborate with the scheduling SME, program manager, finance, contracts, and technical leads
Develop, maintain, and evaluate performance against the Program Measurement Baseline (PMB)
Act as focal point for changes and updates to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) during program execution
Identify and recommend mitigation plans using the IMS as a predictive model and management tool
Ensure compliance with governmental and customer requirements
Create and maintain Integrated Master Schedules compliant with government and corporate requirements, integrating cost and schedule
Assist with planning and cost estimation activities
Perform analysis and prepare reports to meet or exceed scheduled commitments
Prepare internal weekly and monthly program schedule review packages and compliant external contractual data requirements list (CDRL) submittals
Prepare schedules for contract work
Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, variance analysis, and other actionable schedule-related analysis
Incorporate contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS to maintain realistic, current contract schedule baselines

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required
Scheduling experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
Experience using scheduling software such as Microsoft MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar
Experience or familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business processes
Ability to support Central or Eastern Time Zone
Preferred: experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints
Preferred: experience assisting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) with planning, scheduling, and cost estimating
Preferred: experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
Preferred: experience in an Agile environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed