Principal Specialist, Project Management (Risk & Opportunity Manager)

Job Overview

Raytheon's Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) is seeking a Risk & Opportunity Project Manager to join their Product Support team. In this position, you will support programs within the Product Support portfolio, including Global Patriot. Responsibilities include supporting program management (PM), engaging with the program team, advocating PM plans and processes, and implementing PM best practices.

The role is onsite, located in McKinney, TX; Tucson, AZ; Huntsville, AL; or Andover, MA. Relocation benefits are not available.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and management of all program risk and opportunity (R&O) across multiple life cycle phases, including Production and Sustainment.
• Execution of Risk & Opportunity (R&O) reporting and analysis.
• Perform meaningful analysis and effective communication to drive predictable results.
• Regular interface with internal partners across the Raytheon business.
• Engage in cross-functional partnerships within a team of matrixed program managers, Program Integrators (PIs), and Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs).
• Ability to travel (international and domestic) for customer, company, and program related activities (approximately 10% of role).

Qualifications

Must Have

• University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience with program risk and opportunity (R&O) management process.
• Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Estimate at Completions (EACs), and/or Integrated Master Plan or Schedule (IMP/IMS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred

• Experience with program risk and opportunity (R&O) process to include program revenue and profit recognition to minimize risk to the organization.
• Experience with Production and Sustainment programs and strategies with FMS and DCS contracts.
• Experience developing and reviewing basis of estimates.
• PMP or Raytheon Program Manager 6 Certification or higher.
• Raytheon EVMS Certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with program processes, financial planning and execution, EACs, EVM, and key metrics (Bookings, Sales, Earnings & Cash).
• Prior Defense Industry experience supporting the product life cycle.
• Experience with Program Management (PMX) Tool Suite.
• Proven experience with geographically multidisciplined teams.
• Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills; comfortable interacting with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
• Ability to operate independently to navigate organizational complexities and obtain resources to move initiatives forward.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite of programs, including Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas), Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Location & Work Arrangement

Onsite. Employees will work primarily onsite. Work locations: McKinney, TX; Tucson, AZ; Huntsville, AL; Andover, MA.

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship required. Must obtain and maintain an active U.S. government‑issued Secret clearance within the first day of employment.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Benefit details vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreements.

EEO Statement

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, 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 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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