NSMS Program Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a NSMS Program Operations Manager in Tucson, AZ to lead cross-functional teams and serve as the primary interface between Program Office and factory leadership. This onsite role supports manufacturing sites on a technically complex, high-dollar defense program and requires spending significant time in plant environments.

You will coordinate program requirements, drive schedule and budget, and ensure compliance with OPSEC and security clearances.

Qualifications

• University degree and 10+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing with complex systems integration across multiple factories.
• Experience with Proposals, Estimating, Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Experience managing cost and schedule for complex production or development programs in a cross-functional environment.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government clearance required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across operations and manufacturing.
• Drive quality and performance for program deliverables, accountable for factory integration and program performance.
• Participate in strategic Program/Operations planning for current production and future development.
• Support OPSEC plan execution and influence security strategies.
• Communicate across programs to identify, assess, and resolve conflicts with program requirements.
• Define clear operational schedules, priorities and goals for each Strategic Make Center.
• Coordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews and implement strategies from early gate reviews.
• Own the Program’s Operations EAC and budget.
• Prepare and present information for Monthly Management Reviews.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing experience

Security clearance

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking a NSMS Program Operations Manager who will be the primary interface between the Program Office Integrated Program Leadership Team and the Factory Leadership Team, responsible for communicating all Program requirements to the Strategic Make Centers (SMCs) and manufacturing sites onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

This individual will collaborate with Program Management and be the liaison to the SMCs ensuring that all program needs are integrated and supported to meet program commitments. Results will be accomplished through leading, influencing and briefing across all levels of the organization, including internal and external customers. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities for a technically complex, high dollar value weapon system spanning multiple production and sustainment contracts. It requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas, closed areas, and requires full time on plant site support.

The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to provide operations leadership across the program lifecycle including proposals, development, production, and sustainment activities. The preferred candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.

What You Will Do:

• Leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations; this would include building strong cross-functional teams
• Lead, collaborate and influence driving quality and performance for program deliverables, accountable for factory integration, consolidated program performance, and unique program requirements
• Participate in strategic Program/Operations planning for current production performance and future development efforts
• Support Operational Security (OPSEC) plan(s) execution and influence future security strategies
• Communicate across programs, to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve any conflicts with program requirements
• Define clear operational schedules, priorities and goals for each Strategic Make Center
• Operations point of contact for proposal development and approval, ensuring proposed costs or challenges are understood by Operations leadership and factories
• Coordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews and execute proposed strategies from early gate reviews for effective implementation in future production.
• Ownership of the Program’s Operations EAC and budget
• Prepare and present information for Monthly Management Reviews, summarizing program status and any on-going production issues

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 7 years of experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with complex systems integration within multiple factories, multifaceted federal regulatory requirements, and/or military or defense manufacturing
• Experience with Proposals, Estimating, Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Experience managing cost and schedule for complex, production or development programs in cross-functional, matrixed environment
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date.
  

Qualification We Prefer:

• Make/Buy/Where process
• Gate Reviews
• Lead collaboratively in a results-oriented environment, developing solutions to complex problems, gaining desired outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing tool sets from integration through delivery of product (DD250)
• Earned Value Management System Certified (EVMS 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.
• There is NO relocation assistance for this role

• 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.

Clearance Information:

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

Location Info and/or Links:

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.