SONIC and DEFENSE Program Manager

Date Posted:

2025-07-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ863: 3292 East Hemisphere Loop 3292 East Hemisphere Loop Building M07, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.  

Raytheon is seeking a Program Manager for the Defensive Effector FOR Engaging unmanned Systems (DEFENSE) and Shielding Our Nation In Combat (SONIC) contracts within the Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) organization.

The DEFENSE and SONIC programs are providing hardware for the US Army’s counter unmanned aerial system (CUAS) fixed site and mobile missions. In addition to the hardware to be provided to the Army, there are also multiple non-recurring engineering efforts to be executed on the contract working with the missile Integrated Product Teams (IPT).

In this role, you will be responsible for execution of the DEFENSE and SONIC contracts.. You will lead the daily coordination and execution of the program working with the IPT as they execute their development, procurement, and production scope. You will also be responsible for all facets of the program to include financial oversight for the development and production teams.

What You Will Do

• Responsibility for financial, schedule, and technical performance of the program.
• Coordination of suppliers/teammates for effective execution. 
• Multidisciplinary team leadership, strategy development, internal and external program reviews, program execution assessments through direct customer engagement, proposal preparation, supplier management, program management status reporting, and generation of work authorizations (IOTs), statements of work (SOWs), and specifications. 
• Align the priorities and provide clear direction; actively manage risk mitigation, cost savings and schedule mitigation strategies. 
• Serve as the day-to-day customer interface for detailed status and technical performance.
• Must anticipate and fulfill customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business based on sound weapons technical experience and contract execution. 
• Direct the performance of program task elements such as engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, contracts, finance, and administrative functions in the execution of required gate reviews and financial activities as well as program execution.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 7 years of experience is required
• Experience as a Program Manager
• Experience with testing and demonstration events on customer ranges and/or military equipment procurement/production
• Experience with the Army or other DOD community
• Experience managing programs while meeting financial, schedule and performance requirements
• 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

• Master’s in Business Administration
• Program Management Level 3 Certification (or equivalent) or ability to achieve within 12 months
• Effective communication (to include technical writing, presentation preparation & presentation delivery), organization, and problem-solving skills
• Effective team building and leadership skills
• Ability to monitor, interact and maintain execution synergy and focus for multiple diverse technical teams to support customer goals
• IMS and EVMS implementation and execution, to include meeting EAC requirements
• Experience with quick turn proposals as the proposal manager
• Strong (financial management background) in order to maintain effective EAC management for a highly flexible, fast paced flight test schedule

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

* Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA), 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 

This position is an onsite role, located in either Tucson, AZ, Andover, MA or McKinney, TX

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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