**Date Posted:** 2025-09-30 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA **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:** Secret - Current At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Shipboard Missiles Organization is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented individual as a Deputy Program Manager to the current Program Manager for the Source-to-Scale team. The Deputy Program Manager will generate and execute a second sourcing strategy for solid rocket motors (SRMs) and solid Divert and Attitude Control Systems (DACS) while ensuring alignment with Profit & Loss (P&L) goals and supporting strategic funding initiatives. This critical role enhances supply chain resilience, mitigates risks, and ensures program success by developing and executing dual sourcing initiatives for solid propuslion components across major programs such as Standard Missile-2, Standard Missile-3, Standard Missile-6, and other shipboard systems. This position will require the selected individual to travel domestically and internationally as needed. **_**This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility_** **_**Relocation assistance is NOT available_** **What You Will Do:** _Dual Sourcing Strategy & Execution:_ + _Develop and implement a comprehensive second sourcing strategy for solid propulsion to ensure alignment with program and customer needs._ + Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program management to define technical and commercial criteria for alternate suppliers. + Oversee the onboarding of alternate solid propulsion suppliers and ensure successful integration into production schedules. _Financial Management:_ + Drive financial performance by aligning dual sourcing strategies with financial objectives, including cost optimization, profitability targets, and operational efficiency. + Monitor program financials and ensure dual sourcing initiatives meet or exceed cost, schedule, and performance commitments. _Supplier Relationship and Performance Management_ : + Identify, evaluate, and cultivate relationships with alternate solid propulsion suppliers, ensuring capacity and capability to meet current and future program demands. + Negotiate contracts that optimize cost, improve schedule flexibility, and enhance supply chain resilience. _Government Funding and Congressional Support_ : + Assist the Program Manager to partner with government relations teams to advocate for program funding and support congressional campaigns related to dual sourcing and defense industrial base resilience. + Assist the Program Manager to prepare and deliver key messaging and presentations to congressional staff, Department of Defense stakeholders, and other government entities to secure funding for solid propulsion initiatives. _Program and Risk Management:_ + Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to sole-source dependency, capacity constraints, and supply chain disruptions. + Develop and execute contingency plans to address potential risks and maintain program schedules. + Provide regular updates to program leadership and executive teams on progress, challenges, and milestones **.** Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: + Collaborate with U.S. Navy, Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on dual sourcing strategies and objectives across multiple contracts/stakeholders. + Foster transparent communication with internal teams, customers, and government representatives to build trust and drive successful outcomes **.** **What You Will Learn:** + Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen + SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables **Qualifications You Must Have:** + A University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience + Prior experience in supply chain, procurement, program management, or related roles within the aerospace and defense industry + Prior experience managing financial responsibilities, including cost management and profitability analysis. + Prior experience supporting government funding initiatives or congressional advocacy efforts. + Prior experience with Solid Rocket Motor and/or Solid DACS manufacturing, design, and supply chain dynamics. **Qualifications We Prefer:** + Technical knowledge of the Solid Rocket motor and/or Solid DACS systems, including design, qualification, transition to production and production support + Knowledge of shipboard missile systems and their propulsion components. + Familiarity with defense budget processes and congressional funding cycles. + Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. **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. + **_Relocation – NOT AVAILABLE_** **Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:** + Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. + Location: **_Tucson, AZ_** 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 **_Learn More & Apply Now!_** The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.