What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Cost Controls position at Raytheon Technologies?
Vertex – Technology & Training Solutions – Program Cost Controls – Johnson Space Center – Houston, TX
The position you are applying for is with Vertex Technology & Training Solutions which was formerly Raytheon Global Training & Logistics. The Vertex Company acquired Raytheon Global Training & Logistics in December 2021.
Vertex Overview
The Vertex Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the Mississippi-based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.
Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through end of life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions. Over our 50 year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements.
The Vertex Company is a Federal Contractor and must comply with Federal mandates. All employees may be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of continued employment. A medical or religious accommodation may be granted on a case-by-case basis. In order for an accommodation to be considered, you must submit the COVID-19 Vaccination Accommodation Request form.
Vertex is a portfolio company of American Industrial Partner (AIP), an operationally orientated private investment firm with a 30 year track record of working with management teams to build scaled world class businesses (www.americanindustrial.com).
Job Description:
Manages budget preparation including estimate at complete information on Department of Defense contracts, develops work breakdown structures; tracks and monitors project costs, sales, and earnings and provides periodic variance analysis and month/year-end close reporting and monitoring; working capital monitoring and analysis, program financial forecasting and contract closeouts. Ensures program compliance with corporate policies including Sarbanes/Oxley requirements.
Required Skills:
• 0-2 years of working knowledge of accounting practices and procedures e.g., Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• 0-2 years of budget analysis experience.
• 0-2 years of detailed variance analysis and reporting.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good teaming abilities.
• Good critical thinking and analysis skills with complicated and sometimes vague data.
• Consistent goal and commitment achievement skills.
Desired Skills:
• Working knowledge of Federal/Department of Defense contracts and practices.
• Working knowledge of project cost module of SAP/APEX Business System.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Analysis/Management (EVA/EVM).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Education Required:
Requires theoretical knowledge typically obtained through University Degree.
Limited to some knowledge of RTX organization.
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
Requires theoretical knowledge typically obtained through University Degree. Limited to some knowledge of RTX organization.
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
Engineering/Other Technical Positions:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.