Stinger FY24/FY25 Program Lead

Date Posted:
2026-05-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-M13 ~ 3601 E Britannia Dr ~ BRITANNIA M13
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 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 Stinger Portfolio is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Stinger Missile Program Lead. The Stinger Missile Program Lead drives the contractual commitments to include the financial, technical, and schedule performance of two specific Stinger Production programs ("FY24/FY25"). They are responsible for the daily execution goals, program compliance, and driving program delivery. The Program Lead has a direct relationship with both internal and external customers and is responsible for the overall daily execution and health of the program, culture, and people. The Program Lead reports to the Stinger Missile Program Manager who is accountable for a portfolio of Stinger Missile Programs.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ

Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available

What You Will Do

• Own the customer interface for your programs, fostering a collaborative "One Team" culture with the customer and ensuring exemplary standards of service and value proposition.
• Effectively utilize and implement financial and execution controls (EVMS, Risk and Opportunity and RLPM) to drive execution excellence, process and consistency across programs
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging RLPM and CORE
• Deliver projects on time and on schedule through leadership of cross matrixed teams
• Maintain and manage key programmatic metrics, define milestones and critical path, monitor adherence to program budgets and schedules, and direct work to achieve these metrics
• Support inputs into program Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-term financial outlook and commits to specific financial goals and obligations
• Perform regular program EACs, PMRs and business forecasting reviews.
• Interface with multiple internal and geographically dispersed team members, ensuring consistent and effective communication to drive tasks and issues to resolution.
• Lead through RLPM from startup to contract closeout
• Ability to travel 25% of the time as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 8 years of experience is required
• Prior experience supporting development or production programs
• Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, management, and/or closeout
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems to include risk and opportunity management
• Experience with production programs
• CORE certification or process improvement equivalent
• Raytheon Program Management certification at level 5 or 4, or ability to achieve within 12 months
• 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
• Implement and maintain key program metrics which will act as critical process indicators to meeting and/or exceeding program deliverables

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience in managing development and/or obsolescence mitigation projects
• Proven ability to effectively lead a cross-functional team in a multi-regional environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and establish relationships with external Customers and/or Suppliers
• FMS Program Management experience
• Working knowledge of EX/IM and Security requirements
• Experience working US Government programs
• Experience supporting TINA compliant cost proposals and synthesizing Proposal Review and Contract Start-up packages for management review and approval

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

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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