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Date Posted: 2026-05-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: Top Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Naval Power, Advanced Sensor Program Sub-Strategic Business Unit is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the execution of the Advanced Airborne Systems (AAS) Production portfolio. This position will report directly to the Production Program Manager overseeing the AAS Radar Hardware (RHW) Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across all production contracts, which encompass a substantial annual sales and backlog. The Deputy Program Manager will be a key leader in ensuring program success, including meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives, as well as fostering collaboration across internal and external teams. The role involves partnering with cross-organizational stakeholders, including Operations, Supply Chain, and factory leads, to deliver production hardware on time and drive improvements in build rates. This position also requires interfacing with internal leadership and U.S. Navy customers to establish strong relationships. **This is an onsite position at our Plano, TX facility **Relocation assistance is NOT available currently Will You Will Do: Act as Deputy Program Manager, supporting the Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Accounts across all production contracts to meet cost, schedule, and performance commitments. Execute and enhance program cadence (battle rhythm) and develop actionable metrics to achieve throughput increases in production builds. Collaborate with internal factories and suppliers to meet program goals and commitments. Lead with influence to develop and organize matrixed teams effectively. Deliver on financial, technical, and schedule performance, ensuring all contractual and company expectations are met. Communicate effectively, leveraging strong presentation and influence management skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally. Support programs through the full lifecycle, including proposal development and contract close-out activities. What You Will Learn: Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables Advanced program leadership skills, positioning you for future opportunities to lead large, complex, and geographically dispersed programs. Insight into U.S. government contracting and compliance requirements. The structure and responsibilities of the Strategic and Sub-Strategic Business Units, and how they align with program and functional deliverables. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience Prior experience leading cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to, any combination of the following: Engineering, Contracts, Finance, and/or administrative functions Prior experience with engaging and reporting to all levels of executive stakeholders Prior experience in program or project management managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Prior production experience. Prior Earned Value