About The Position
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. Join the Raytheon Digital Technology (DT) Data, Analytics & AI (DAAI) team and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and strategic alignment. As an Operations Lead, you will collaborate across directorates, manage critical processes, and enable the successful execution of organizational goals, ensuring impactful results.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
- Experience in Digital Technology, Information Technology, or related fields.
- Experience managing operational processes, with a strong understanding of Agile principles, project structures, and cadence.
- Experience developing and managing operational plans in areas such as budget forecasting, resource allocation, workforce planning, vendor/contract management, and software and technology deployment strategies.
- Experience with enterprise-level tools for project management, analytics, or digital transformation (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Jira, or ServiceNow).
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience standardizing processes and creating playbooks for repeatable success.
- Proven track record of identifying process improvements and implementing measurable solutions.
- Project management expertise (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, or related certifications).
- Experience managing cross-functional teams, document scopes and deliverables, and mitigate risks.
Responsibilities
- Represent DAAI on Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with DT teams such as Program Office, Business Solutions, Raytheon Functions, Strategic Business Units, and RTX Enterprise Services to drive collaboration and alignment.
- Lead Operational Planning: Develop and track the directorate’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP), EACs, Headcount Plan, Contract Labor Plan, Distributed Software Plan, and Talent Development Plan.
- Drive Financial & Resource Analysis: Collaborate with Finance to analyze variances in headcount, capital, and expenses, and create actionable plans with DAAI leadership.
- Facilitate Key Meetings: Organize and lead weekly staff meetings, monthly operations/business reviews, and team offsites. Prepare meeting agendas, document action items, and track progress.
- Monitor Operational Goals: Track operational goals, including the value realization plan, using Control Tower metrics to ensure alignment and accountability.
- Streamline Communications: Deliver updates on upcoming deadlines, monitor action items, and ensure consistent messaging across the DAAI organization.
- Support Organizational Readiness: Participate in Ops Leads Crosstalk, develop content for weekly Ops Readiness Reviews, and communicate relevant updates to the DAAI team.
- Execute Strategic Projects: Align projects and activities with the mission and goals of the DAAI team to drive measurable improvements.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
