Sr. Program Planner I - Onsite

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Program Planner to manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) crucial for project execution. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in program planning or scheduling.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, stakeholder engagement, and compliance knowledge. A competitive salary between $86,800 to $165,200 is offered, along with benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Program Planning or Scheduling experience, or 3 years with an Advanced Degree.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Familiarity with Agile Software development principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Assist in planning and cost estimating tasks.
• Generate internal weekly and monthly program schedule review packages.

Skills

Program Planning

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Oracle ERP

Job description

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.

This position reports to the Program Planning Manager and works collaboratively with the Program Manager, finance, contracts, and technical leads to develop, maintain, and evaluate performance against the Program Measurement Baseline (PMB). During the program execution phase, the Program Planner is the focal point for changes and updates to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The successful candidate must be able to identify and recommend insightful mitigation plans to ensure that the IMS is used by program teams as a predictive model and as a valued management tool. The role requires a highly analytical, data‑driven, results‑oriented team member that proactively seeks out data, engages stakeholders, and facilitates closure of commitments. The applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with government and customer requirements.

This position is an onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

Signing bonus is available, provided the final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

What You Will Do

• Creation and maintenance of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that is compliant with government and corporate requirements and which demonstrates the necessary cost and schedule integration.
• Assist in planning and cost estimating tasks, perform analyses, and prepare reports to ensure that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments.
• Generate internal weekly and monthly program schedule review packages and compliant external Contractual Data Requirements List submittals.
• Participate in the preparation of schedules for all contract work and perform critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, variance analysis, and other forms of in‑depth and actionable schedule‑related analysis.
• Incorporate contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS to maintain realistic current contract schedule baselines.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field of study 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.
• Prior work experience using software designed for creating and maintaining industry‑related schedules (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar).
• Prior work experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and/or evaluating critical path and/or workflow.
• Prior work experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or a 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 any of the following: Achieving Process Excellence (APEX) SAP/R3, Microframe Project Manager (MPM), or similar EVMS tools and software applications such as Oracle ERP, Deltek Cobra, Deltek MPM Connect and ForProject.
• 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.
• You must be able to work full‑time onsite in Tucson, AZ. Relocation is available.
• Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.
• Potential for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

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.