Japan Patriot Spares Program Manager

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG Date Posted: 2026-08-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG 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. Raytheon is seeking a motivated individual to lead a portfolio of Direct Commercial Sales spare parts contracts supporting the Japan Patriot program as the Japan Patriot Spares Program Manager. This role requires strong program leadership, customer engagement, and execution oversight across multiple spares procurements with varying scope, technical complexity, and delivery requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring cost, schedule, and technical requirements are met, coordinating cross-functional support, managing risk and opportunity, and supporting proposals, negotiations, and program start-up activities. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and international customers. You will work directly with the Program Office, Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), and other key stakeholders to support timely delivery of customer commitments and urgent requests. What You Will Do Lead overall program execution for Japan Patriot DCS spares contracts, ensuring fulfillment of cost, schedule, and performance commitments Serve as the primary interface with the Japan customer, managing communications, expectations, and relationship health for assigned programs Conduct and maintain program-level risk and opportunity management, driving mitigation and capture strategies Develop, review, and maintain Estimates at Complete (EACs) in accordance with Raytheon financial and program management processes Support spares proposal planning, development, pricing reviews, fact-finding, and negotiations Drive program start-up activities, including requirements confirmation, baseline establishment, and cross-functional team engagement Coordinate closely with supply chain, engineering, operations, finance, and export/import compliance to ensure aligned execution Prepare and deliver internal and external program reviews, status briefings, and performance metrics Contribute to continuous improvement of spares execution processes and customer satisfaction Expected to support domestic and/or international travel as needed Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Leadership experience within a defense or aerospace business Risk and opportunity management, financial controls, and cross-functional leadership experience Experience with proposal activities. Program Management Certification, or equivalent Qualifications We Prefer Experience with spares operations, supply chain, or sustainment programs Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles supporting international defense customers, direct commercial sales, or Patriot programs Knowledge of import and export regulations, including related licensing processes Experience in the preparation and presentation of Estimates at Complete (EACs) with strong analytical skills Knowledge of program management processes, and tools What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance 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. 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: This position is an onsite role, located in Tewksbury, MA. 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 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. 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