Value Stream Leader

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; 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

annual short-term and/or long-term (in

Job summary

RTX in Goleta, CA is seeking a Value Stream Lead to oversee the full program lifecycle from bid through delivery, including EVM, IPDS gate activities, and cost-reduction initiatives.

You will collaborate with operations and program teams, make strategic manufacturing decisions, and lead cross-functional groups to optimize performance.

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD clearance are required; this is an onsite role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, proposals, or project management.
• Experience leading a team or managerial experience.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control budget, EAC development, analysis and presentation.
• Support IPDS gate activities and bid/proposal risk ownership.
• Recommend changes in design, tooling and manufacturing methods to improve programs.
• Data analysis with critical thinking and cross‑functional team facilitation.
• Prepare reports and manage large datasets for decision making.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Data analysis

Earned Value Management

Cost reduction

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP PRISM

IPDS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B03 ~ 75 Coromar Dr ~ BLDG B03 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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Value Stream Lead (VSL) is the primary interface between Operations to the program administration team and the lead of the integrated product team for the program operations. This position is responsible for the total program life cycle, from bid/proposal through development/EDM, transition to delivery, production, and depot/sustainment. The VSL will make strategic decisions for the direction of the program related to manufacturing plans and program, including representing the factory in making/buying decisions and technical/producibility trades and Cost Reduction Initiatives.

What You Will Do

Monitor and control budget; Estimate at Complete (EAC) development, analysis, and presentation, and understanding and use of Earned Value Management (EVM) Support Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) gate activities and administration, including bid and proposal activities and risk and opportunity ownership. Recommend changes in product design, tooling, and manufacturing methods to improve programs. Data analysis with critical thinking and facilitate results through a cross‑functional team. Manipulate and process reports and work artifacts with large amounts of data. Strategic and visionary planning, develop relationships and achieve buy-in from all relevant parties.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum five (5) years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum three (3) years' experience.
• Experience with either manufacturing, operations, engineering, proposals, or project management.
• Experience leading a team or managerial experience.
• U.S. Citizen - 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Computer proficiency with demonstrated ability to learn new software applications.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain Management, scheduling, and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems (SAP PRISM)
• Experience in transition to production programs, supporting in an operations management position of leadership.
• IPDS Experience and excellent financial acumen
• Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills

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. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

• 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

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.

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 requires a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

We Are RTX 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

About RTX

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 as 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.