Sr. Program Planner II - Onsite

RTX; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Incentive compensation programs

Job summary

RTX in Andover, MA is seeking a Program Management, Planning and Scheduling professional to develop and maintain the Program Master Phasing Schedule and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). This role ensures accurate network and workflow of schedule activities in alignment with contract requirements and program management best practices.

You will lead complex IMSs in MS Project, oversee resource-loaded schedules, support EAC/LRE processes, and prepare schedule review packages for leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field with 8+ years of scheduling experience.
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, Project Server, or similar systems.
• Experience leading development and management of complex Integrated Master Schedules and performing advanced analytics.
• Experience with EVMS or equivalent performance management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, and governance of complex IMSs in MS Project, ensuring alignment with scope and requirements.
• Oversee resource-loaded schedules and integration across cost, schedule, and technical baselines.
• Develop and maintain Program Master Phasing Schedules and planning artifacts.
• Perform and lead advanced schedule analysis, including critical path and schedule risk integration.
• Provide senior-level support to EAC and LRE processes, ensuring alignment to financial performance.
• Lead preparation and delivery of schedule review packages for leadership and customers.
• Advise program managers and customers on status, impacts, risks, and acceleration scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with scheduling policies and audit readiness; mentor junior planners.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera

Open Plan

EVMS

PMB

Scheduling analytics

Leadership

Education

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

Advanced Degree (MBA, MS) in related field

Tools

APEX

SAP/R3

MPM

Deltek Cobra

Deltek MPM Connect

Oracle ERP

ForProject

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX 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 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.

Raytheon is seeking a Program Management, Planning and Scheduling professional to join the Planning & Activation organization. This position will be responsible for the development, maintenance and analysis of the Program Master Phasing Schedule and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) – developing the network and integrated workflow of schedule activities to ensure an accurate, appropriate, and effective plan is established for the scope of work. Perform analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of critical path, risk integration, IMS structure, and evaluate trends and schedule related metrics. Reviews and implements IMS coding, outlining structures and adherence to directives and department scheduling best practices. Depending upon the size and complexity of the effort, this role will be either assisting the lead planner on a larger/more complex effort or responsible for a smaller effort.

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, or ForProject.
• PMP, PMI‑SP, or equivalent project management certification.

What We Offer:

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.

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.

Benefits:

• 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
• 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

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.

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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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.