Operational Excellence Analyst (Remote)

Raytheon; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking an Operations Excellence Analyst to evaluate project needs, drive continuous improvement, and align cross‑functional teams on system enhancements and key initiatives. You will analyze data, mitigate risks, and strengthen processes while partnering with education to train agents.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, effective communication, and a customer‑service mindset to deliver measurable operational improvements across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• CORE Apprentice / Lean Six Sigma Green belt certification.
• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain export authorizations.
• Experience in operational excellence or similar role with track record of project management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal and external projects for Customer Service and Education support requirements, including process impacts, service desk training, knowledge updates, and communication needs.
• Facilitate discussions on upcoming go-lives, system enhancements, and company initiatives, ensuring preparedness of all stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment for system go-lives, enhancements, and company initiatives.
• Identify potential risks and challenges, proactively addressing them to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
• Evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of current processes, consulting with business partners, managers, SD leads, or other key stakeholders.
• Analyze and interpret data to generate insights, trends, and patterns that drive informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Education team to address training requirements for Agents, leveraging insights from data analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Remote work experience

Independent work

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Company Overview

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

Operational Excellence Analyst – Role Summary

Your responsibilities will include evaluating project needs, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and building strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment on system enhancements and company initiatives. Emphasizing continuous improvement, you’ll proactively identify and address risks, analyze data to drive decision‑making, and conduct thorough reviews to enhance processes. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams, effective communication, and a customer service–oriented approach will be key to excelling in this role. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing operational capabilities, aligning with organizational values, and driving positive change.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal and external projects for Customer Service and Education support requirements, including process impacts, service desk training, knowledge updates, and communication needs.
• Facilitate discussions on upcoming go‑lives, system enhancements, and company initiatives, ensuring preparedness of all stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment for system go‑lives, enhancements, and company initiatives.
• Identify potential risks and challenges, proactively addressing them to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
• Evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of current processes, consulting with business partners, managers, SD leads, or other key stakeholders.
• Analyze and interpret data to generate insights, trends, and patterns that drive informed decision‑making.
• Collaborate closely with the Education team to address training requirements for Agents, leveraging insights derived from data analysis, survey feedback, and support discussions.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to processes, procedures, and best practices.
• May manage small to medium‑sized projects, ensuring timely and successful execution.

Minimum Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow.
• Completed CORE Apprentice / Lean Six Sigma Green belt certification.
• Prior experience in an operational excellence or similar role, demonstrating a track record of successful project management.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CORE Champion.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interact with and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a remote work environment.
• Ability to work in a large and matrixed corporate environment.
• Desire and ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts.
• Customer‑service oriented.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Education

• A university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, OR an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience.

Location

Remote or Hybrid in one of four locations – Farmington, CT; Charlotte, NC; Cedar Rapids, IA; or Greenville, TX.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD – 163,000 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Benefits

RTX offers a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Benefits include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional benefits such as 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, 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.

Additional Programs

This role is also eligible for the Re‑Empower Program, a 14‑week program that provides paid, on‑the‑job experience, leadership sessions, personalized development plans, and coaching. Minimum program qualifications include a career break of one or more years at time of application, prior experience in the functional area of interest, and interest in returning in either a full‑time or part‑time position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

RTX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.