Sustainment Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-05-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who is eager to learn, delivers high‑quality work, and reliably meets commitments. You will maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and leadership, while building a solid understanding of customer needs and program expectations across the Program and related efforts. Lead cost, schedule, and technical execution for the program. Manage risk, opportunities, and full P&L. Drive new business aligned with growth targets and oversee proposals through RLPM. Lead a matrixed, dispersed team and collaborate across Raytheon. Includes up to 10% travel. This role requires the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision while staying aligned with the Program Office  goals. This position will be ONSITE, Fullerton, CA, El Segundo, CA, El Paso, TX or Andover, MA site.

What You Will Do

• Lead all aspects of production program cost, schedule, and technical execution to drive predictable performance

• Perform risk and opportunity (R&O) management, to include program revenue and profit recognition, to minimize risk to the organization

• Hold accountability for profit and loss, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and financial metric reviews

• Develop, identify, and assess new business opportunities, and assign new business resources to grow annual revenue and growth objectives over the 5-year plan

• Lead proposal activities through the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) Pursuit-to-Start-Up phase

• Lead a matrixed and geographically dispersed team across domestic and international locations

• Regularly interface with internal partners across the Raytheon business

• Expect to travel domestically and internationally 10% of the time

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

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and 8 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

• Prior Program/Project Management Experience

• Prior Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proven Industry Program Management experience within the Defense Industry supporting product lifecycle and sustainment support services

• Demonstrated proficiency with program and financial planning and execution, Estimate at Completions (EACs), EVMS, R&O Management, Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and key business metrics to include Bookings, Sales, Earnings & Cash

• Raytheon Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) certification and Raytheon Program Management Level 5 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

• Demonstrated experience in process improvement

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data, identify trends, and make data-driven management decisions

• Familiarity with management of Raytheon procurement processes

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with RTX Global Mobility and international program processes

• Working knowledge of Inter-Organizational Transfer (IOT) support environment

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and technical aptitude with excellent business communication and presentation skills

• Proven leadership experience and ability to work cooperatively across multiple levels of the organization from program leadership teams to functional experts

• Experience with radars (e.g., Sentinel, Patriot, KuRFS) and/or SMGBAD system (e.g. NASAMS)

• Experience in capturing new business / growth opportunities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time critical requirements

• Able to navigate competing priorities and be flexible to constant change

• Self-motivator who takes ownership and drives resolution of problems in a safe and practical manner

• Visionary with ability to think broadly and conceptually

• Existing US Secret security clearance

Learn More & Apply Now

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.

This position is an Onsite role, located at our Fullerton, CA, El Segundo, CA, El Paso, TX or Andover, MA site.

This role is not eligible for RELOCATION BENEFITS

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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