Sr. Program Planner I - Onsite

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Program Management professional to develop and maintain the Program Master Phasing Schedule. This position involves ensuring compliance with government requirements, performing detailed analysis of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and using software like MS Project. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Program Planning and Project Management, along with qualifications for a U.S. government security clearance. This role is onsite in Andover, Massachusetts, with a competitive salary range of $86,800 - $165,200.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Program Planning or Scheduling experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze the Program Master Phasing Schedule.
• Ensure IMS compliance with government customer requirements.
• Conduct detailed analysis of schedule data.

Skills

Program Planning or Scheduling

Project Management

Critical Path Analysis

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Location: US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS1 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-04-27

Country: United States of America

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

Company Overview

RTX is a leading aerospace and defense company with a long history and a focus on solving complex problems. Raytheon provides capabilities and opportunities across its market-leading businesses and emphasizes research and development to advance its mission.

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Program Management, Planning & Scheduling professional to join the Program Design & Planning organization. This role will develop, maintain and analyze the Program Master Phasing Schedule and Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule, building the network and workflow for scheduling activities to establish an accurate and effective plan for the scope of work. Responsibilities include analyzing critical path, risk integration, IMS structure, and schedule-related metrics, reviewing IMS coding and adherence to scheduling best practices. Depending on the size and complexity of the effort, this role may assist the lead scheduler/planner on larger efforts or take responsibility for smaller efforts.

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 that incorporates contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS in order 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
• Conduct detailed analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness and compliance. The weekly/monthly business rhythms will require communication (electronically and verbally) of schedule status including but not limited to, results of critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis and the results of “what-if” exercises to the Planning Lead as well as Program Manager, customers and senior management as needed.
• Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the Program IMS
• Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of Program Planning or Scheduling or Project Management experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience using software designed for creating and maintaining industry related schedules. (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar scheduling software)
• Experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and/or evaluating critical path and/or workflow
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM
• Experience analyzing schedule data including driving paths, schedule metrics and trends, and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated understanding of product development principles including Agile Software development
• Ability to interface and influence at all levels of an organization with strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with: Achieving Process Excellence (APEX) SAP/R3, Microframe Project Manager (MPM) or similar EVMS tools and software applications such as Oracle ERP, Deltek Cobra and Deltek MPM Connect
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI)

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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

#Onsite

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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