Sentinel-NASAMS FMS Sustainment Senior Program Manager

Raytheon; Fullerton (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Program Manager for the C3S Portfolio in Fullerton, CA. The role oversees the program lifecycle, cost, schedule, and performance, interfacing with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes and managing budgets and proposals.

You will lead a dispersed team, drive RLPM pursuits, and coordinate with internal partners while traveling up to 10% domestically and internationally. A DoD Secret clearance is required, with extensive defense industry experience favored.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Prior program/project management experience.
• Prior EVMS experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead production program cost, schedule, and technical execution.
• Manage risk and opportunities to minimize risk.
• Hold accountability for profit, AOP, and financial reviews.
• Develop and grow annual revenue and five-year plan.

Skills

Program management

Proposal management

Earned value management

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Location

US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675

Date Posted

2026-09-22

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Hybrid

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 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.

Relocation is NOT currently available

Senior Program Manager for the C3S Portfolio

The PM is responsible for managing the program lifecycle, cost, schedule, and performance. This role interfaces with stakeholders for project specifications to ensure successful completion. The position also coordinates the proposals, business plans, and budgets for programs. In addition, the PM establishes cost-focused performance targets and directs work to achieve these targets.

What You Will Do

• Lead all aspects of production program cost, schedule, and technical execution to drive predictable performance
• Perform risk and opportunity (R&O) management, to include program revenue and profit recognition, to minimize risk to the organization
• Hold accountability for profit and loss, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and financial metric reviews
• Develop, identify, and assess new business opportunities, and assign new business resources to grow annual revenue and growth objectives over the 5-year plan
• Lead proposal activities through the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) Pursuit-to-Start-Up phase
• Lead a matrixed and geographically dispersed team across domestic and international locations
• Regularly interface with internal partners across the Raytheon business
• Expect to travel domestically and internationally 10% of the time

What You Will Learn

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and 10 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Prior Program/Project Management experience
• Prior Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience
• Prior Proposal Management experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program management experience within the Defense Industry, including product lifecycle, sustainment support, and execution of FMS contracts.
• Expertise in program and financial planning (EACs, EVMS, R&O, IMP/IMS) with strong command of key business metrics; ability to obtain required Raytheon PM/EVMS certifications.
• Advanced analytical capability with demonstrated process improvement success, strong communication skills, and ability to synthesize complex data for informed decision making.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills across organizational levels, supporting dynamic environments, competing priorities, new business capture, and international program execution.
• Technical familiarity with radar and SMGBAD systems (Sentinel, Patriot, KuRFS, NASAMS), Raytheon procurement and IOT processes, RTX Global Mobility, and possession of an active U.S. Secret clearance.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation - NOT ELIGIBLE

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.

This position is an Onsite role, located at our Fullerton, CA, El Segundo, CA, El Paso, TX or Andover, MA site.

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.

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. 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.