Date Posted:
2025-01-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
VA108: 1100 Wilson Blvd, Arlington 1100 Wilson Boulevard , Arlington, VA, 22209 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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 Advanced Electro Optics Group in Airborne Spectrum Dominance seeks an onsite dynamic Senior Program Manager for fast paced science and technology-type programs in Rosslyn, VA. You will support and/or lead the execution of next generation Electro Optical/Infrared technology programs, build relationships with customers and our technical teams, and help us grow. The role has a quick pace and requires excellent communication and a healthy mix of technical, managerial, business, and soft skills. Additionally, you'll constructively add to our creative, collaborative culture, while positioning yourself for future career growth.
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This role will be in support of the portfolio, with the candidate serving as Senior Program Manager. The position is a direct report to the Program Director and will lead all Development efforts to include technology development and upgrades, obsolescence mitigation and next generation capabilities. A critical project that this position will lead is a multiyear development contract that a successful and on time completion is required to support multi-$M in bookings over the next several years.
In addition, this position will also serve as the Program Manager for the Engineering Services contracts. In this role you will be responsible for all Technical Directives (TD) for two active contracts. You will be responsible for the life cycle of each TD from project identification all the way through closeout. Activities to expect include, but are not limited to: Shaping customer demand, TD development and pricing, Estimate at Complete (EAC) and closeout.
What You Will Do:
- Execute and improve PM cadence (battle rhythm) and metrics such as risk review boards, schedule performance management, customer reviews, IPT/CPT reviews, failure review boards, program management reviews (PMRs), staffing reviews, and other reviews to achieve contract commitments.
- Directly support risk and opportunity process in accordance with specific financial goals and obligations.
- Meeting commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned program(s) within contractual boundaries and company expectations.
- Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
- Support programs through various phases, including contract close-out activities.
- Responsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned program(s) within contractual boundaries and company expectations.
- Development and execution of coordinated growth strategies.
- Multidisciplinary team leadership, strategy development, internal and external program reviews, and program development through direct customer engagement, proposal preparation, supplier management, program management status reporting, and generation of work authorizations (IOTs), statements of work (SOWs), and specifications.
- Lead internal reviews and executive briefings pertaining to all pursuits to include, Gates, EACs, contract proposals, negotiation & definitization efforts.
- Serve as the primary Raytheon management and customer contact on status and technical performance of all Development and Engineering Services efforts.
- Commitment to travel (domestically) to participate in business engagements with customers, partners, and teammates (approximately ~25%)
What You Will Learn:
- Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen.
- SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables.
- Program leadership skill sets and growth opportunities to lead large, complex and geographically dispersed programs in the future.
- Direct US government contracting and requirements.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a relevant field and minimum 7 years experience
- Experience leading teams in the Aerospace and Defense industry
- Experience with EAC process and/or risks and opportunities
- Proposal development experience with DoD customers
- EVMS certified or EVMS experience as an EVMS practitioner, IPT Lead, PI(CC), EV Manager, and/or CAM on a program
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience with US Government policies, regulations and processes tied to Foreign Military Sales and/or export authorizations
- Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and providing updates to senior management
- Program Management certification, Level 4/5 or equivalent or ability to achieve within 6 months
- Prior experience engaging with senior leadership in the U.S. Government
- Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, and management
- Experience transitioning development programs into programs of record
- In-depth knowledge of electro-optical / infrared systems, missile defense, threat warning and command and control systems, and/or customer's employment tactics, techniques and procedures
- Proficiency with the RTN Program Management tool suite or similar program management systems
- Proven ability to develop and maintain long term business relationships with customers and partners
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.
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- RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
- We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
- 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
- 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 137,000 USD - 275,000 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/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.
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