Program Planner II - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a program management professional in Tewksbury, Massachusetts to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for complex programs. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with government requirements.

A Bachelor's in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in program planning or project management are required. The position offers a salary range of $68,900 – $131,100, comprehensive benefits and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Program Planning, Scheduling or Project Management experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued Secret clearance.
• Prior work experience using scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for complex programs.
• Ensure IMS is compliant with government customer requirements.
• Communicate schedule status to Planning Lead and senior management.

Skills

Program Planning

Scheduling

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Open Plan

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a program management/planning professional to join the Program Planning Department within Raytheon. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and analysis of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for complex programs. Planning teammates influence and develop executable program plans, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and provide schedule and predictive analytics and acceleration techniques to support the products and services we deliver.

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, incorporating contractual and programmatic changes 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.
• Communicate schedule status (electronically and verbally) weekly/monthly, including results of critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis and “what‑if” exercises to the Planning Lead, Program Manager, customers and senior management as needed.
• Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the Program IMS.
• Develop and maintain the Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field of study and minimum of 2years of Program Planning, Scheduling or Project Management experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued Secret clearance is required.
• Prior work experience using scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar industry‑related scheduling tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

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

Compensation

Salary range: $68,900 USD – $131,100 USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules (subject to business needs)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

EEO Statement

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.