Sr. Program Planner II

RTX; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior Program Planner/Scheduler to lead the development and governance of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for remote work across programs. You will oversee resource-loaded schedules, ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and technical baselines, and drive advanced schedule analytics.

Responsibilities include EAC/LRE support, schedule risk integration, and delivery of formal CDRL packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field, with 8+ years in planning/scheduling or 5+ years with advanced degree.
• Experience with industry scheduling systems (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, Project Server).
• Experience leading development and management of complex Integrated Master Schedules and advanced schedule analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, and governance of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Oversee resource-loaded schedules and integration across cost, schedule, and technical baselines.
• Develop Program Master Phasing Schedules and planning artifacts for near-term and long-range planning.
• Perform schedule analysis including critical path, driving path, risk integration, and trend interpretation.
• Support EAC and LRE processes to ensure schedule alignment with financial performance.
• Prepare and deliver schedule review packages for internal leadership and external engagements.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera

Open Plan

Project Server

EVMS

Schedule analytics

IMS scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Advanced degree

STEM degree preferred

Tools

Deltek Cobra

Oracle ERP

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to solve the world's most complex challenges. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and sustained investment in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities unlike anywhere else. Together, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon, an RTX business, brings more than 100 years of innovation, mission expertise, and customer commitment. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer and more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Lead development, integration, and governance of complex IMSs in MS Project, ensuring alignment with technical scope, contractual requirements, and program management best practices.
• Oversee resource-loaded schedules and ensure integration across cost, schedule, and technical baselines, including execution of advanced network logic and workflow structures.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain Program Master Phasing Schedules and planning artifacts supporting both near-term execution and long-range strategic planning.
• Perform and lead advanced schedule analysis, including critical path/driving path evaluation, schedule risk integration, health assessments, variance analysis, and schedule performance trend interpretation.
• Provide senior-level support to Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) processes, ensuring schedule accuracy and alignment to program financial performance.
• Lead preparation and delivery of schedule review packages for internal leadership and external customer engagements, including formal CDRL submissions.
• Advise Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Planning Leads, and customers on schedule status, impacts, risks, and "what-if" acceleration scenarios.
• Ensure full compliance with Raytheon scheduling policies, DFARS/EVMS requirements, and program-specific directives, serving as a subject‑matter expert for audit readiness and baseline integrity.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, contracts, and finance to establish and maintain a credible, executable Program Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Provide mentorship, peer review, and technical oversight for junior planners; help shape and improve planning processes, tools, and organizational capability.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field and a minimum of 8 years of Program Planning, Scheduling, or Program Management experience; or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, Project Server, or similar industry scheduling systems.
• Experience leading development and management of complex Integrated Master Schedules and performing advanced schedule analytics (critical path, logic integration, and/or workflow analysis).
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or equivalent performance management processes.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience conducting and interpreting Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), including risk driver identification and integration with risk registers.
• Deep understanding of Agile development, iterative planning, and software/hardware product development lifecycles.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with enterprise systems such as APEX, SAP/R3, MPM, Deltek Cobra, Deltek MPM Connect, Oracle ERP,