Principal Specialist, Accounting at RTX in Rhode Island

Date Posted: 2026-06-30

Country: United States of America

Location: US-RI-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon Accounting organization is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join the RMD Government Accounting team. This team member will interface regularly across all functions within Raytheon and with Government Audit and Management agencies. This individual will also work closely with other functional organizations, CAS Segments, and the Finance Leadership Team to ensure compliance with RTX policies. This position provides an excellent opportunity for networking with other Raytheon functional organizations, other RTX Businesses, and Corporate. Our department is involved in many matters that drive policies, establish guidelines, and set the direction of our financial organization for the future.

What You Will Do:

As a member of the Controller’s organization, the selected candidate will perform tasks that include (but not limited to):

• Prepare and analyze cost impacts and cost accounting changes
• Prepare and analyze data for submission of adequate annual Incurred Cost Proposals for RMD
• Responsible for the formulation and preparation of formal audit responses to DCAA/DCMA
• Act as a liaison to DCAA/DCMA and respond to inquiries and audits
• Prepare and submit the RMD Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Disclosure Statements
• Provide guidance related to disclosed practices, policies & procedures, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Compliance support for RMD and RMD’s Segments/Reporting Units
• Prepare and present to leadership annual CAS Testing Plan
• Provide guidance related to compliant costing (NBI, Support Labor, Ethics, Material)
• Review requests for Special Burden Material determinations
• Coordinate with process owners for Support Allocation/Labor Pool compliance and audit requests
• Ensure timely updates for Booking and Billing Indirect Rates
• Coordinate across the enterprise to align FAR/CAS interpretations, identify best practices, and support required Corporate Metrics

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related field and minimum 5 years’ of experience in finance or related business role; or an advanced degree and minimum 3 years’ experience in finance or related business role.
• Experienced user of SAP, Analysis for Office, MS Excel or similar financial systems.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in understanding complex cost accounting structures
• Ability to synthesize large data sets and summarize for leadership review
• Ability to work independently and ensure overall objectives and goals of the organization are achieved
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Parts 30 and 31 and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Understanding and experience applying Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Disclosure Statements
• Excellent written and verbal skills and strong analytical skills
• Understanding of complex business data, processes, rate modeling, and how master data drives rate application

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

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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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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