Government Finance Principal Specialist

Date Posted: 2026-02-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type: Onsite

Employment 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

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

About the Role

Pratt & Whitney has an exciting opportunity within the Military Engines Finance team for a Government Finance Principal Specialist. The position will be an onsite role located at our East Hartford, Connecticut campus location. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in SAP and excel, knowledge of the Military Engine and P&W businesses and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and submit annual Final Incurred Cost Claim Proposal to U.S. Government.
• Prepare and submit annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposals to U.S. Government and internal customers.
• Manage various Government audits, including DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) and DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) audits, and respond to audit findings.
• Support annual Cost Accounting Changes and updates to the Disclosure Statement.
• Prepare and support quarterly tracking.
• Execute mid-year and November estimate at completion (EAC).
• Manage any ad hoc requests from external and internal customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 5 years of applicable work experience; OR an advanced degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of applicable work experience.
• Strong MS Excel & MS PowerPoint.
• US Citizenship required due to business support requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Efficient in use of Office software (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); working knowledge of SAP and BW.
• Candidate must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with government auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong data analytics skills and interpersonal skills with ability to work with individuals and/or team at all levels.

Role Type

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Additional Information

• This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.
• 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.

Compensation

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.

Benefits

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.

Job Location

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.

Application Timeline

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.