EWS Program Manager

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Goleta, CA seeks a Program Manager to oversee legacy programs within the Electronic Warfare Systems Portfolio, coordinating across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and mission assurance.

This onsite role requires U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance; travel as needed. You will lead PMRs, EACs, TIMs and drive program growth with customers and prime contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Program and/or project management, IPTL, and/or CAM experience.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams, production and/or sustainment programs.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all leadership levels.
• Support and present Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Estimate at Completions (EACs), and coordinate customer Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
• Coordinate and align interactions, expectations, and transactions between customers and other prime contractors.
• Develop and implement program growth strategies for domestic and international markets.
• Understand and represent customer needs to stakeholders.
• Manage opportunity, cost, quality, schedule, performance and technical aspects.
• Travel as needed to support business engagements.

Skills

Program management

IPTL

CAM

Cross-functional

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Job description

Position

Program Manager – Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) Portfolio – RTX (Raytheon) – Goleta, CA (Onsite)

Location & Security Clearance

Goleta, California. Requires U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret Security Clearance that must be maintained post‑hire.

Role Overview

The Program Manager will oversee legacy programs within the Electronic Warfare Systems Portfolio, integrating engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, mission assurance, and program operations teams and aligning with subcontractors and multifunctional teams.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all leadership levels.
• Support and present Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Estimate at Completions (EACs), and coordinate customer Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
• Coordinate and align interactions, expectations, and transactions between customers and other prime contractors.
• Develop and implement program growth strategies for domestic and international markets.
• Understand and represent customer needs to stakeholders.
• Manage opportunity, cost, quality, schedule, performance and technical aspects.
• Travel as needed to support business engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Program and/or project management, integrated product team lead (IPTL), and/or cost account management (CAM) experience.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams, production and/or sustainment programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Program Management Level 5 Certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience engaging and reporting to executive stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills and experience presenting to customers and senior team members.
• Experience working with large complex teams, strong organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Operations, Supply Chain, and Financials.

Benefits

RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and annual incentive programs based on performance. Benefits are dependent upon the business unit and collective bargaining agreements.

Security Clearance Information

For more information about security clearances, visit https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm.

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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.