Date Posted:2026-06-15
Country:United States of America
Location:US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01
Position Role Type:Onsite
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: Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
The Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) organization, part of our Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) SSBU within our Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) SBU is seeking a Senior Program Manager within the Emerging Programs Directorate. This role calls for a leader eager to operate within a fast-moving, evolving portfolio that encompasses all program phases from development through production and sustainment. You will be leading a sustainment program where you will be responsible to direct interaction with the customer and other external entities, proposal preparation and negotiations, and internal cross-functional leadership. In addition, you will provide support to other development and production programs. You will lead through strong cross-functional engagement, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Mission Assurance, Supply Chain, Finance, and Contracts to execute programs with rigor. Managing financial performance, including cost, schedule, and margin is essential, along with organic growth through the assigned programs.
This role is onsite in Goleta, CA.
What You Will Do- Understand and represent customer needs to leadership while building and maintaining excellent relationships with customers and key suppliers
- Accountability for profit and loss, EAC inputs, and program execution including risk and opportunity, cost, quality, and schedule performance
- Set program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, support internal and external reviews with leadership and the customer(s)
- Provide leadership and direction to a cross functional team across multiple Raytheon sites
- Identifies and reacts to problems and supports solutions, such as allocation of resources and operational execution
- Manage and grow the customer relationship and ensure customer satisfaction
- Lead proposal and negotiation activities with domestic customers, industry partners and suppliers
- Expected to support domestic travel as needed
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 17 years' experience
- Program management or leadership experience
- Experience working sustainment program
- Experience with reporting metrics through EAC reviews and/or customer Program Management Reviews
- Experience managing proposals, negotiations, and/or BOE's
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start
Qualifications We Prefer- Program Management Level 5 Certification or ability to obtain within one year
- Proven success creating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes, and/or internal peers
- Working knowledge of USG and RTX contract formation, execution, and management
- Experience overseeing and monitoring supplier performance; develop preventive and corrective actions as necessary
- Experience developing briefings and presenting to senior leadership
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.
- Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available for this position
Learn More & Apply Now!- This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
- Location Info:
- Goleta: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location
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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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.
