Affordability Lead: Cost Modeling & Lifecycle Strategy

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking an Affordability Section Lead, Senior Manager, to guide the affordability discipline across multiple teams and programs in Tucson, AZ. The role requires a Top Secret DoD clearance and leadership of cost-modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and finance.

Onsite position with a strong focus on cost optimization, design-to-cost concepts, and execution of cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with systems engineering methodologies in architecture, production, or sustainment.
• Experience in cost modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and affordability methodologies.
• Experience preparing and delivering briefings to executive leadership and customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Affordability organization, including leads, modelers, SMEs, and support staff.
• Develop and implement discipline strategy, capability development plans, and long-term goals.
• Ensure consistent execution of affordability activities across programs and RLPM processes.
• Oversee development and review of complex cost models and lifecycle cost assessments.
• Identify, quantify, and execute Cost Reduction Initiatives and Cost Risks/Opportunities.
• Represent Affordability in design reviews, customer engagements, and proposals.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to integrate cost considerations.
• Lead workforce planning, performance management, and mentoring within the discipline.
• Drive process improvement, tools development, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Cost modeling

Lifecycle cost analysis

Affordability methodologies

Executive briefings

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Raytheon is seeking an Affordability Section Lead, Senior Manager, to guide the affordability discipline across multiple teams and programs in Tucson, AZ. The role requires a Top Secret DoD clearance and leadership of cost-modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and finance.

Onsite position with a strong focus on cost optimization, design-to-cost concepts, and execution of cost-reduction initiatives.