Senior Program Manager, EOIR C-130 Programs

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401k match

Flexible schedules

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in North Texas seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the C-130 MTS-A portfolio on-site in McKinney, TX. You will drive cross-functional program execution, manage cost, schedule, and technical performance, and partner with engineering, operations, and finance to deliver strategic value.

The role requires a DoD clearance, strong leadership, and experience with government programs or EO/IR systems. Competitive benefits and a clear career path accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Experience leading profit and loss related activities as a program manager.
• Experience leading programs with government customers and EO/IR systems, ISR platforms, or sensors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the USAF C-130 Program execution across contracts, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance.
• Serve as primary C-130 USAF Customer Point of Contact.
• Direct cross-functional team to meet targets and metrics.
• Manage and grow customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Present program data to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

EVMS

IMP/IMS

Risk & Opportunity management

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite. U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status 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'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's Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Strategic Business Unit is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead our C-130 Multispectral Targeting System (MTS-A) portfolio. This role calls for a dynamic leader eager to operate within a fast-moving, evolving, and strategic portfolio for U.S. Air Force, Aircraft Prime and International Partner. The C-130 Program area encompasses Engineering Services responsible for logistics and sustainment support, DMSMS/obsolescence management, hardware and software upgrades, and leading the production transition and retrofit of the C-130 fleet to the MTS-A HD configuration. The successful candidate will lead through strong cross-functional engagement, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development to shape emerging requirements and execute programs with rigor. A demonstrated ability to manage financial performance, including cost, schedule, margin, and investment trade-offs, is essential, along with growing the portfolio through both legacy systems and new product introductions. This position is based onsite in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Lead the USAF C-130 Program execution across multiple contract types, ensuring performance across cost, schedule, technical, quality, and contractual commitments
• Act as the primary C-130 USAF Customer Point of Contact
• Accountability for profit and loss, AOP, and financial metrics for the portfolio
• Directs the cross-functional team supporting the product line to meet established targets and metrics
• Identifies and reacts to problems and supports solutions, such as allocation of resources and operational execution
• Acts as the organization’s representative to interface with key internal and external stakeholders to present a positive image of the company
• Manage and grow the customer relationship and ensure customer satisfaction
• Supports annual 5-year LRP, monthly forecast and weekly SRO efforts for the business
• Lead proposal and negotiation activities with domestic customers, industry partners and suppliers
• Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements and Raytheon's Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM)
• Develop executable program plans, manage transition risks, and drive consistent, predictable execution
• Present program data and critical issues to APS, EOIRS, and mission area leadership

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience leading profit and loss related activities as a program manager
• Experience leading development, production, and/or sustainment programs with government customers
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance using program management tools such as EVMS, IMP/IMS, and/or Risk & Opportunity management
• Program Management Certification (PMP, Raytheon PM Certification, or equivalent)
• Experience leading programs within EO/IR systems, ISR platforms, or comparable advanced sensor technologies
• Experience in supplier management and major subcontract oversight
• Demonstrated success developing strategies for execution and growth across franchise or multi-program portfolios
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and manage complex program requirements and supplier commitments

What We Offer

• 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.

Location Info: North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

Salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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. 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. 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.