Senior Program Manager

Date Posted: 2026-06-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01 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. We are seeking a Senior Program Manager within Raytheon Vision System (RVS) Tactical Products, part of our Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) business. This role is onsite and located in Goleta, California. What You Will Do: Lead all aspects of program cost, schedule, and technical execution to ensure predictable performance and fulfillment of contractual commitments Use Earned Value Management to monitor performance and recommend corrective actions as needed Deliver projects on time by effectively guiding cross‑matrixed teams through clear communication, empowerment, and expectation setting Serve as an authorized decision-maker to achieve program objectives with support from the program manager and product area director Day‑to‑day execution while aligning with strategic goals Establish and maintain key program metrics, define milestones and critical paths, and monitor adherence to budgets and schedules Support development and tracking of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long‑term financial outlook, ensuring commitment to financial goals Lead cross-functional collaboration across RTX organizations and subcontractors, ensuring consistent use of resources, tools, and processes Contribute to new business capture and proposal efforts Travel domestically for customer, company, and program activities (up to 10%) Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Experience with AOP capture and sales execution goals and/or SRO maintenance Experience managing Integrated Product Team (IPT) or related team management Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems), Earned Value (EV) techniques and/or Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience Government contracting and/or acquisition experience Qualifications We Prefer: Raytheon Program Management Level 5 Certification or ability to obtain in 9 months Skilled in executing TINA-compliant proposals, ensuring regulatory adherence and delivering competitive, compliant submissions Strong ability to manage Risks & Opportunities, identify and implement solutions to minimize schedule disruptions caused by supply chain challenges, engineering changes, and other unforeseen impacts Demonstrated understanding of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process Strong communication skills and experience presenting to customers and leadership Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain and material management; ensuring seamless coordination to meet production schedules and optimize efficiency Experience with factory assembly operations, production workflows, quality standards, and driving efficiency improvements to meet delivery timelines and customer expectations Experience in developing and reviewing program artifacts such as resource plans, basis of estimates (BOEs), master schedules, work breakdown structures, and contract deliverables (CDRLs) Understanding of the application and execution of RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework or similar business processes and experience with Program Gate Reviews conducted throughout the lifecycle from Proposal through Close-Out 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. Not relocation eligible. Relocation is not available for this position. Learn More & Apply Now! 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: Location Info: Goleta, CA: 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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.