Section Lead/CONOPS Analysis Onsite

RTX; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks a Senior Level Operations Research Analyst in Woburn, MA to lead a team of engineers and drive key program decisions. You will mentor engineers, support talent development, and produce advanced tools for business opportunities and current programs.

The role requires DoD security clearance (Secret) and a strong STEM background with 10+ years of relevant experience. Relocation assistance may be available, and onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in system and kill chain performance analysis.
• Experience with CONOPS, system tradeoffs, threat definitions, or system-of-systems assessments.
• Experience evaluating new concepts of operation and technology use cases.
• Experience in systems engineering, architecture or design.
• Experience modeling and simulating complex systems.
• Experience in software architecture, development, integration or verification.
• Experience presenting technical information to customers/clients.
• Experience in at least one Raytheon Mission area: Naval/Air/Integrated Air & Missile Defense.
• Advanced STEM degree preferred; TS/SCI clearance either current or past.

Responsibilities

• Execute a portfolio of project work as a Senior Level Operations Research Analyst.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and leadership to ~10–15 engineers.
• Participate in talent acquisition, goal setting and performance development.
• Ensure direct reports have suitable work and growth opportunities.
• Produce materials, tools and methodologies to support business captures and programs.
• Analyze concepts of operations and conduct military utility studies.
• Serve as the go-to source for IRAD activity related to IAMD and broad surveillance radar concepts.

Skills

STEM degree

10+ years exp

Systems engineering

CONOPS

Kill chain analysis

Modeling & simulation

Software architecture

Customer presentations

IAMD experience

GD4A SoS

SIMDIS visualization

Leadership/mentoring

TS/SCI clearance

Education

STEM degree

Tools

SIMDIS

GD4A SoS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on day 1

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. 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.

What You Will Do

• You will execute a portfolio of project work, as a Senior Level Operations Research Analyst


• You will provide guidance, direction, mentoring and influencing skills, and foster teamwork, interdependent execution, and growth for approximately 10 – 15 Engineers


• You will participate in talent acquisition, goal setting, performance development, and appraisal for your team


• You will ensure each direct report has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and career advancement


• You will produce essential materials and advanced tools and methodologies to support, drive and enable key business captures, current programs, special projects and corporation‑wide business opportunities


• You will analyze concepts of operations and conduct military utility studies


• You will become the “go‑to” source for IRAD activity related to Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) and broad surveillance radar concepts and opportunities across all three ISMA departments to help pursue growth from the front‑end‑of the business

Qualifications

You Must Have

• It typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience


• Experience in three or more of the following areas: Experience with analysis / studies of system and/or kill chain performance


• Experience with CONOPS, system tradeoff, threat definitions, and/or system‑of‑system assessments


• Experience evaluating new concepts of operation and developing new technology use cases


• Experience in Systems engineering, architecture, and/or design


• Experience modeling and simulating systems


• Experience in software architecture, design, development, integration, and/or verification


• Experience presenting technical and analytical information to customers/clients


• Experience in at least one of the following Raytheon Mission areas: Naval Power, Air Power, Integrated Air & Missile Defense, or Advanced Technology


• Qualifications We Prefer Advanced Degree in STEM


• Existing TS/SCI security clearance, or past qualification for this clearance


• Experience with high performance weapon simulation development and/or studies


• Experience with Golden Dome for America (GD4A) SoS Analysis, Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD), and broad surveillance radars and networks


• Experience working with SIMDIS visualization creation (user and/or programmer)


• Previous management experience in the following: Developing and mentoring new employees; Communicating with different levels of employees, departments, and/or customers; A leadership role within a RMD department and/or function; Team building; Interviewing and hiring new employees

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.

Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm #LI-RH2 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.

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

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


• 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.

RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.