Date Posted:

2025-08-25

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. 
 

Job Summary: 

Raytheon is seeking a Program Operations Manager to join the Program Operations team. This position is the primary interface between the Program Office Integrated Program Leadership Team and the Factory Leadership Team, responsible for communicating all Program requirements to the Strategic Make Centers (SMCs) and manufacturing sites. This candidate will collaborate with Program Management and be the liaison to the SMCs ensuring that all program needs are integrated and supported to meet program commitments. This candidate will be located onsite in either Tucson, Arizona; Huntsville, Alabama or Andover, Massachusetts.

Applicant must be located in one of these locations or willing to relocate.  There is NO relocation assistance for this role.
 

Results will be accomplished through leading, influencing and briefing across all levels of the organization, including internal and external customers.  This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities for a technically complex, high dollar value weapon system spanning multiple contracts. Requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas, closed areas, and requires full time on plant site support. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience necessary to provide operations leadership across the program lifecycle including proposals, development, production, and sustainment activities. The preferred candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week, travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.  

What You Will Do:

Participate in strategic Program / Operations planning for current development and production efforts.Communicate across multiple program efforts, to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve any conflicts within Program Operations.Operations point of contact for proposal development and approval, ensuring proposed costs or challenges are understood by Operations leadership and factoriesParticipate in business pursuit and capture, including developing TINA (Truth in Negotiations Act) compliant Basis of Estimates (BOE) submittals leading to contract awards.Lead Front End of the Business (FEOTB) activities including Contract requirements review, BOM development, MRP Requirements planning, Manufacturing execution plan development, and Make/Buy/Where strategy and execution.Identify and manage operational risks and opportunities throughout each phase of the business cycle by developing and implementing Risk Mitigation and Opportunity Capture Plans.Coordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews and execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production. Ownership of the Program Operation’s EAC and budget 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) but could be another major and 8 years prior relevant proposal experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant proposal experienceEarned Value Management System Certified|
 

Qualifications We Prefer:

Successful experience including working in a manufacturing environment with complex systems integration within multiple factories, multifaceted federal regulatory requirements, and/or military or defense manufacturingCapital Planning, Cost Reduction Strategy and/or Constraints Management experiencePrior experience with factory Test Equipment development and prove-in processesRLPM / IPDS Gate Review processesDemonstrated understanding of manufacturing tool sets from integration through delivery of product (DD250) Understanding of Lean Application Understanding the Raytheon Manufacturing Transition to Production Tool Sets Experience managing support plans and maintaining schedule in cross-functional, matrixed environment Understanding Raytheon’s product structures and product technical details 

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.
 

Learn More & Apply Now!

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation.
 

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.

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.

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