Program Planner II - Onsite

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a program planning/scheduling professional to join our Naval directorate planning team. You will develop, maintain, and analyze the IMS for complex programs, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to provide schedule analytics and acceleration techniques.

The role requires hands-on IMS management, experience with MS Project and other EVMS tools, and the ability to work onsite in support of a DoD program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret clearance required (U.S. citizenship required).
• Experience using software for creating and maintaining industry schedules (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan or similar).

Responsibilities

• Onsite development and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in MS Project.
• Detail planning and maintenance of IMS to reflect contractual changes and baselines.
• Ensure IMS compliance with government requirements across all phases.
• Resource-load IMS with target budgets and cost/schedule integration, traceable to production scope.
• Conduct IMS analysis, communicate schedule status and what-if analyses to stakeholders.
• Support EAC and LRE processes related to the Program IMS.
• Develop and maintain Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software.

Skills

Program Planning

Scheduling

Security clearance

MS Project

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Open Plan

Deltek Cobra

Deltek MPM Connect

Oracle ERP

SAP/R3

MPM

Job description

Location

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS1 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ BLDG

Date Posted

2026-07-07

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

Security Clearance Requirements

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.

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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. 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.

The Program Planning Department within Raytheon is seeking a program management/planning professional to join our team. In this role you will be a member of the Planning organization, supporting a program within the Naval directorate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and analysis of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for complex programs. Our Planning teammates are valued business partners, influencing and developing executable program plans, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and providing schedule and predictive analytics and acceleration techniques, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers. With a global portfolio of clients, partners, and suppliers, the development opportunities for our Planning experts are endless, both domestically and abroad.

What You Will Do

• Onsite support to the development and maintenance of program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in MS Project, based on requirements/scope provided by the customer.
• Detail plan and maintain the IMS throughout the program’s lifecycle that incorporates contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS in order to maintain realistic, current contract schedule baselines.
• Ensure the IMS is compliant with government customer requirements throughout all program phases.
• Ensure the IMS is resource loaded for applicable scope with target budgets and demonstrates thorough cost and schedule integration and is traceable to production scope.
• Conduct detailed analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness and compliance. The weekly/monthly business rhythms will require communication (electronically and verbally) of schedule status including but not limited to, results of critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis and the results of “what-if” exercises to the Planning Lead where applicable, well as Program Manager, customers and senior management as needed.
• Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the Program IMS.
• Development and maintenance of the Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field of study and minimum of 2 years of Program Planning or Scheduling or Project Management experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience using software designed for creating and maintaining industry related schedules. (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar scheduling software)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM
• Ability to decompose statements of work into their basic elements and transform them into workable program plan
• Intimately familiar with applicable Government regulations, especially pertaining to program planning and Earned Value compliance
• Understanding of basic product development principles including Agile SW development
• Ability to interface and influence at all levels of an organization with strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with any of the following: Achieving Process Excellence (APEX) SAP/R3, Microframe Project Manager (MPM) or similar EVMS tools and software applications such as Oracle ERP, Deltek Cobra and Deltek MPM Connect
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical/cost/schedule constraints to achieve customer satisfaction
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI)

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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

Benefits

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.

Other Details

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.

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 the role being on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.