AIM-9X Program Manager

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Program Manager for the AIM-9X Sidewinder program. This onsite role leads the program’s execution, including EAC support, schedule management, and CAM responsibilities, with a focus on cost, schedule, and technical performance. You will drive budgets, report risk, negotiate with suppliers, coordinate reviews, and communicate with senior leadership and customers.

Active U.S. security clearance and US citizenship are required to start.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience
• Prior financial management or CAM experience
• Prior Program/Project management experience

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of schedule needs in alignment with program requirements
• Execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, financial management, and estimate at completion reporting
• Support supplier and subcontractor negotiations and performance management
• Generate risk and opportunity management plans, including CORE activities
• Support leadership reviews, including Gate Reviews and Customer Reviews
• Work closely with the Execution leadership team to integrate strategy, planning, and execution discipline
• Lead internal and external portfolio communication and reporting cadence, content coordination
• Display strong oral and written communication with senior leadership and external customers
• Influence actions and change management

Skills

Program/Project management

Financial management

CAM experience

Risk management

Supplier relations

MS Office

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Earned Value Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Date Posted

2026-09-10

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required on 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile program is seeking a Program Manager to join the team. This position is a key member of the AIM-9X team, leading the program’s execution requirements, which include EAC support, schedule management, and other CAM related responsibilities.

You possess hands‐on experience in production, sustainment, cost account management, and EAC oversight, and you thrive in fast‐paced environments with demanding schedules.

• This is an onsite position located at our Tucson, AZ facility
• Relocation assistance is available, based on eligibility

Will You Will Do

• Drive execution of schedule needs in alignment with other program execution requirements
• Execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, financial management, and estimate at completion reporting
• Support supplier and subcontractor negotiations and performance management
• Generate risk and opportunity management plans, including CORE activities
• Support leadership reviews, including Gate Reviews, Program Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews
• Work closely with the Execution leadership team and functional leaders to integrate strategy, communications, planning, continuous improvement, and execution discipline.
• Lead internal and external (Customer) portfolio communication and reporting cadence, continuity, and content coordination
• Display strong oral and written communication and presentation skills with senior leadership and external customers
• Influence actions and change management

What You Will Learn

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience
• Prior financial management or CAM experience
• Prior Program/Project management experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program Management Level 6 Certification or equivalent
• Strong business acumen to proactively identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently
• Experience with development and/or production programs
• Earned Value Management experience managing cost, schedule, and/ or technical performance
• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, and peers
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel and Power point)
• Strong communications skills
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities

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.
• Relocation – AVAILABLE, based on eligibility

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.
• Location: Tucson, AZ
• 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.