Lead Economist

Date Posted: 2026-07-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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. As a Section Leader, you will play a key role in talent acquisition, goal setting, career development, performance management, and compensation processes. You will ensure that each team member is assigned meaningful work and provided with appropriate opportunities for growth and advancement. In addition, you will uphold employee compliance with all company policies and procedures. This position includes oversight of approximately 15–20 engineers supporting airborne kill chain efforts. You will serve as a central point of coordination and mentorship within the department, applying strong influence and collaboration skills to promote effective teamwork and interdependent execution. The Section Leader responsibilities represent approximately 10–20% of the role. In this capacity, you will provide both administrative and technical leadership to the section while maintaining your ongoing engineering responsibilities and supporting department- and directorate-level initiatives. What You Will Do Provide oversight of team activities in the development of studies of system, system-of-systems, and/or kill chain performance. Interact with section members in evaluating new concepts of operation and developing new technology use cases. Interact with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and Technical SMEs as well as with the customer community and air combat warfighter community to share status, issues, and address programmatic concerns. Oversee the direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition while supporting department and directorate level initiatives. What You Will Learn Administrative and technical oversight of the section while maintaining current day-to-day engineering activities while supporting department and directorate level initiatives. Talent acquisition, goal setting, career development, performance appraisals, and compensation processes. Employee compliance with company policies and procedures. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Experience in the defense industry and working with DoD, Pentagon, or military customers Experience leading an engineering team Experience in defense modeling, high-fidelity simulations, weapon systems, and/or kill chain analysis Qualifications We Prefer Master’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is preferred Experience in cross-industry collaboration with industry partners, customers, and warfighters Experience in developing and/or using high performance or high-fidelity simulations in defense applications. Top Secret / SCI Clearance, Experience with computer communication through ports, sockets, and UDP/TCP Experience with Python and C++, Experience as a Control Account Manager Experience in Earned Value Management System Certification, Competency with Microsoft Office tool suite including Project, Engineering domain experience in defense sensors, missiles, and/or electronic warfare systems. Experience in leadership skills and outstanding communication skills is required. _ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr