Date Posted:
2026-06-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as the Indirect Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Program Product Lead for the Short-Range Air Defense (S-RAD) organization. You will provide team leadership among the program office, assigned integrated product teams, cross product teams and focal point for customer engagements with Prime Leidos and US Army.
You will be responsible for program integration, coordination & control, and direct engagement with the program team and functional partners, in pursuit of day-to-day program execution; advocating Program Management (PM) plans, processes, and business objectives; and the implementation of PM best practices. Primary focus being on the FY 25 production, software development, and prime transition activities of the product line.
What You Will Do
Maintain program rigor and daily/weekly/monthly reportable and meaningful metrics
Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations (typically organized into integrated product teams (IPTs) and/or cross product teams (CPTs)) including but not limited to Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management (CDRL support), and administrative functions
Oversee the program risk and opportunity process, in accordance with specific financial goals and obligations
Lead / Support daily program management and cadence such as risk review boards, customer reviews, IPT/CPT reviews, failure review boards, program management reviews (PMRs), staffing reviews, customer contracts letters and decision reviews to achieve contract commitments
Prepare, revise, update and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements and Raytheon’s Integrated Product Development System (IPDS), such as gate reviews and the GEM tool, the program earned value management system (EVMS), and both corporate- and business-level policies and procedures
Capture and track program action items and works with action owners to ensure timely satisfactorily closure of actions
Identify and implement key program assessments and metrics to lead development of situational awareness charts and performance assessments that enable program success drivers by program leadership teams
Expected support for domestic travel as needed/ Attend customer meetings as required in Huntsville
Main focal point for prime customer relationship / management of scope.
Responsible for financial and schedule performance of program.
Oversee hardware transition planning and activities
Oversee Agile planning / software development activities
Qualifications You Must Have
Level 5+ PM certification or ability to acquire within 6 months of start
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 12 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum of 10 years of experience is required
Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems
Experience leading cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to, any combination of the following: Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management (CDRL support) and/or administrative functions
Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule on a program
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience developing and reviewing cost proposals and synthesizing SubGate (Gate 4) and Start-up Gate (Gate 5 IPDS) packages for management review and approval
Prior experience supporting development, production, and/or sustainment programs, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry
Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, management, and/or closeout
Proficiency with PMX tool suite or similar program management systems
What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available
This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ, Andover, MA or Huntsville, AL
Additional Information:
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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.
