Program Operations Lead for DoD Programs (Secret)

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA seeks an experienced Operations leader to own execution on DoD and Direct Commercial Sales programs, ensuring on-time delivery across cost-plus and firm-fixed contracts.

You will drive Transition to Production for the El Segundo factory, lead FEOTB activities, and guide multi-functional teams using Six Sigma and lean methods to improve productivity and reduce cycle times.

Qualifications

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of five (5) years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Own operations execution on established and emerging DOD and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs with cost-plus and firm-fixed contract types and ensure On-Time Delivery of all customer commitments.
• Participate in business pursuit and capture, including developing TINA (Truth in Negotiations Act) Compliant Basis of Estimates (BOE) submittals leading to contract awards.
• Drive Transition to Production activities to prepare the El Segundo factory for the next franchise set of programs.
• Lead Front End of the Business (FEOTB) activities including Contract requirements review, BOM development, MRP Requirements planning, Manufacturing execution plan development, and Make/Buy/Where strategy and execution.
• Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and driving productivity improvement and efficiencies through HPU, Lead Time, Cycle Time, and other improvement initiatives using CORE Six Sigma, lean practices, and similar analytical improvement methods and tools.
• Identify and manage operational risks and opportunities throughout each phase of the business cycle by developing and implementing Risk Mitigation and Opportunity Capture Plans.
• Provide leadership, management, and coordination of manufacturing resources to support program requirements and actively collaborate while maintaining positive relationships with program management, cross-functional leadership, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.
• Execute Operations Control Account Manager functions including Develop and manage budget, cost accounts, and baselines, Perform Estimate At Complete (EACs), Earned Value Management Tasks, and Variance Analyses and recovery plans.
• Partner with Program Managers in strategic contract shaping & execution.

Skills

Customer/supplier liaison

Leadership in manufacturing

DoD program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA seeks an experienced Operations leader to own execution on DoD and Direct Commercial Sales programs, ensuring on-time delivery across cost-plus and firm-fixed contracts.

You will drive Transition to Production for the El Segundo factory, lead FEOTB activities, and guide multi-functional teams using Six Sigma and lean methods to improve productivity and reduce cycle times.