Senior Analyst, Deputy Program Manager

RTX (Raytheon); Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Goleta, CA seeks a Senior Analyst, Program Deputy Manager, to lead security-sensitive program efforts onsite. The role interfaces with government offices, drives strategic initiatives, and ensures cost/schedule compliance while managing a multi-functional team.

The position requires active Secret clearance, and responsibilities include coordinating with Cybersecurity, Security, and Engineering to uphold program milestones and secure resources for ongoing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant project or program experience.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and related software.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government clearance required before start.

Responsibilities

• Interface with government Program Office, PSO, and AO to ensure security alignment.
• Coordinate with Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, and Facilities for program scope.
• Develop and execute a program roadmap and strategy for current and future contracts.
• Lead multi-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Support proposal efforts for program growth.

Skills

Program management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Senior Analyst, Program Deputy Manager

Job Summary

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.

Are you interested in supporting a strategic program within Advanced Technology (AT) Strategic Business Unit that is developing next generation of technology for the Warfighter? This role is for a highly experienced professional who can navigate complex challenges, lead strategic initiatives, and drive significant improvements on a "proprietary" program within a multi-functional domain. The Deputy Program Manager (Senior Analyst) will report to the Program Director and serve as the Information System Owner (ISO) for programs, working with a multi-functional team consisting of Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Program (Industrial) Security, Facilities, and Engineering to ensure the necessary resources and security approvals are planned and coordinated to achieve technical milestones within cost and schedule constraints.

This role is onsite located in Goleta, California and requires occasional travel to various domestic locations to support program needs.

What You Will Do

• Interface with the government Program Office (Information Owner/Steward) and Program Security Officer (PSO), the Area of Responsibility PSO, and the Information System Authorizing Official (AO) or other AO designee; Delegated Authorizing Official (DAO) and Security Control Assessor (SCA).
• Interface with AT and functional leadership to communicate status, issues, help needed for ongoing program operations and drive solutions to mitigate risk of cost and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with personnel from Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Contractor Program Security, Facilities, and Engineering in the technical execution of the scope required for the procurement, development, integration, modification, operation, maintenance, and testing of new program hardware.
• Work with a multi-functional team of personnel to execute a comprehensive strategy for short and long-term connectivity solutions between geographical separated locations, including establishment and maintenance of connections.
• Work with Director to develop a program roadmap and strategy for current and future development and transition contracts.
• Work with AT leadership and functions to ensure infrastructure is in place for dynamic program needs and future transition efforts.
• Assume responsibilities of ISO for program's classified networks, elements of functional strategies and operational goals.
• Direct activities with significant impacts on the discipline's results, including introducing new products, processes, or standards.
• Face numerous, often undefined, problems requiring extensive investigation to understand root causes.
• Apply problem solving skills in closed work environment without access to common web-based management tools.
• Improve existing processes and systems through unique and novel solutions derived from research and industry best practices.
• Perform program management duties when Program Managers are out of the office including interfacing with customer program office, AT leadership, directing program leads and PMO functions (e.g. finance, planning) to meet cost, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Support proposal efforts to support program growth.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field Experience managing projects or programs Experience with industry or with government customers Experience with MS Office Suite and/or related software applications Project management or related business experience Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the a