Principal Specialist / Program Execution - Standard Missile

Date Posted:

2025-09-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ802: RMS AP Bldg 802 1151 East Hermans Road Building 802, Tucson, AZ, 85756 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.  

The Standard Missile Block IAU & Sea Based Terminal Programs, within the Shipboard Missiles Sub-Strategic Business Area have a need for a Principal Specialist / Program Execution - Standard Missile.  This position will support program leadership as a member of the program execution team, and work with the respective integrated product and cross product teams. The Principal Specialist will be responsible for the coordination, schedule management and direct engagement with the program teams and functional partners, in pursuit of day-to-day program execution, working assigned tasks quickly and efficiently and proactively identifying areas for improvement. The Principal Specialist will also coordinate program and customer interactions to optimize the program activities and facilitate an effective working environment.

• *This is an ONSITE position at our Tucson, AZ facility
• *Relocation assistance is NOT available

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the day-to-day program execution cadence (battle rhythm), i.e. program and functional area reviews, strategic planning, etc.
• Conduct regular meetings with customers and program execution teams
• Collaborate with programs to actively address the interdependencies across Integrated Master Schedules and plans to maintain program strategies, objectives, and milestones.
• Identify and implement key program metrics.
• Working with Program Management Office Team, Integrated Product Team and Functional leads to implement and drive closure of corrective actions as warranted.
• Coordinate customer program reviews, prepare for and facilitate customer visits.
• Responsible for tracking program staffing needs and communicating across corresponding functional areas.
• Manages projects and implements process improvements to accelerate programs.
• Collaborate with programs for coordination of morale events

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 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Prior Experience with Project Management Tools/Systems (Example:   MS Project)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience supporting development programs.
• Previous experience supporting programs and office spaces in a classified environment, with demonstrated knowledge of security practices to include open / close procedures.
• Experience in scheduling, operating, and securing classified telecommunication systems (video and voice)
• Excellent people skills, providing an extended program execution presence to the supported Customers, managers and organizations.
• Expertise in the utilization of Raytheon tools including Outlook, PMXTools, ServiceNow, WebTE, Concur Travel, CAFM, etc.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Raytheon Program Management Certification, Risk Manager Certification, Earned Value Certification or equivalent
• PM 6 or 7 certification

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 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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