Sr. Program Planner II - Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-10-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

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:

Top Secret - Current

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 solve the world’s most complex challenges. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and sustained investment in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities unlike anywhere else. Together, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon, an RTX business, brings more than 100 years of innovation, mission expertise, and customer commitment. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer and more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Program Management, Planning and Scheduling professional to join the Planning & Activation organization. This position will be responsible for the development, maintenance and analysis of the Program Master Phasing Schedule and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) - developing the network and integrated workflow of schedule activities to ensure an accurate, appropriate, and effective plan is established for the scope of work. Perform analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of critical path, risk integration, IMS structure, and evaluate trends and schedule related metrics. Reviews and implements IMS coding, outlining structures and adherence to directives and department scheduling best practices. Depending upon the size and complexity of the effort, this role will be either assisting the lead planner on a larger/more complex effort or responsible for a smaller effort. This position is onsite in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Lead development, integration, and governance of complex IMSs in MS Project, ensuring alignment with technical scope, contractual requirements, and program management best practices.
• Oversee resource-loaded schedules and ensure integration across cost, schedule, and technical baselines, including execution of advanced network logic and workflow structures.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain Program Master Phasing Schedules and planning artifacts supporting both near-term execution and long-range strategic planning.
• Perform and lead advanced schedule analysis, including critical path/driving path evaluation, schedule risk integration, health assessments, variance analysis, and schedule performance trend interpretation.
• Provide senior-level support to Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) processes, ensuring schedule accuracy and alignment to program financial performance.
• Lead preparation and delivery of schedule review packages for internal leadership and external customer engagements, including formal CDRL submissions.
• Advise Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Planning Leads, and customers on schedule status, impacts, risks, and “what-if” acceleration scenarios.
• Ensure full compliance with Raytheon scheduling policies, DFARS/EVMS requirements, and program-specific directives, serving as a subject-matter expert for audit readiness and baseline integrity.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, contracts, and finance to establish and maintain a credible, executable Program Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Provide mentorship, peer review, and technical oversight for junior planners; help shape and improve planning processes, tools, and organizational capability.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field and a minimum of 8 years of Program Planning, Scheduling, or Program Management experience; or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, Project Server, or similar industry scheduling systems.
• Experience leading development and management of complex Integrated Master Schedules and performing advanced schedule analytics (critical path, logic integration, and/or workflow analysis).
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or equivalent performance management processes.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience conducting and interpreting Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), including risk driver identification and integration with risk registers.
• Deep understanding of Agile development, iterative planning, and software/hardware product development lifecycles.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with enterprise systems such as APEX, SAP/R3, MPM, Deltek Cobra, Deltek MPM Connect, Oracle ERP, or ForProject.
• PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent project management certification.

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.
• This position is onsite in Tucson, AZ. Relocation assistance is available.

· Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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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.

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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