Operations Analyst

Raytheon; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Raytheon, a major aerospace and defense company, seeks a Program Operations Manager to drive operational excellence and successful program execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies with goals, improve efficiency, and reduce risks across cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in operations or engineering, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in operations/manufacturing/engineering.
• Advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
• Experience in proposals and/or budget management.
• Experience developing and maintaining data models and reporting tools.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and automate data models and reporting tools for Cost Account Management and progress-based payment documentation.
• Strengthen data integrity for invoicing and compliance.
• Consolidate data sources into actionable information to improve cycle time and accuracy for evidence collection.
• Manage and lead operations proposal activities and basis of estimates.
• Oversee tracking, ETC updates, and EAC generation.
• Monitor labor charges and support Program Work Authorization (PWA).
• Coordinate operations requirements for gate reviews and implement strategies in production.
• Support master scheduling and long-term planning to align with demand and inventory planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve program efficiency and reduce financial/schedule risks.
• Interface with customers and internal stakeholders to align on deliverables.

Skills

Budget management

Data analysis

Proposal experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Earned Value Certification (CAM)

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-WESTFORD-WFD7 ~ 7 Technology Park Dr ~ BLDG 7

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

About RTX

At RTX, the world's 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.

About Raytheon

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

ted by local laws/regulations.

What You Will Do

As a Program Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and ensuring the successful execution of program objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational strategies with program goals, improve efficiency, and reduce risks. Your contributions will directly impact the cost, schedule, and quality outcomes of our programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, and automate data models and reporting tools essential for Cost Account Management of progress-based payment documentation.
• Strengthen the integrity and traceability of program data used for invoicing and compliance.
• Consolidate multiple data sources into actionable information to improve cycle time and accuracy for evidence collection.
• Manage and lead operations proposal activities, including task descriptions and basis of estimates that align with program strategies.
• Oversee program tracking, including work package maintenance, Estimate to Complete (ETC) updates, and Estimate at Complete (EAC) generation.
• Monitor labor charges and provide support for Program Work Authorization (PWA).
• Coordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews and execute proposed strategies for effective implementation in future production.
• Support master scheduling, planned independent demand monitoring, long-term planning, and sales inventory and operations planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program efficiency while minimizing financial and schedule risks.
• Interface with external customers and internal stakeholders to address challenges and ensure alignment on deliverables.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of operations, manufacturing, or engineering experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in proposals and/or budget management.
• Experience developing and maintaining data models and reporting tools for operational or financial purposes.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing policies and procedures or working with electro-optical assemblies used in surveillance and reconnaissance systems.
• Earned Value Certification with Control/Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, such as SAP.
• CORE/Six Sigma and continuous improvement experience.
• Program management or factory leadership experience.
• Experience transitioning programs from design to manufacturing.
• Experience developing and executing competitive bids and proposals through collaboration with manufacturing and functional teams.
• Experience generating and presenting Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimates (LRE).

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Safety, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Please note that this position will be ONSITE, and located in WESTFORD, MA. No relocation will be provided for this role.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.