Principal Specialist, Value Stream Management

RTX•Westford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Raytheon - Advance Products Solution (APS) is seeking a Principal Specialist, Value Stream Management to support a program area within the Global ISR Sensors & Software business unit. As a Principle Specialist will assist the Senior Program Manager in development and production efforts for EO/IR sensors and intelligence fusion/analysis automation software.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior program/project management experience preferred
Prior Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience preferred
Prior experience supporting software development using agile methodologies preferred
Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and technical aptitude with excellent business communication and presentation skills
Proven leadership experience and ability to work cooperatively across multiple levels of the organization from program leadership teams to functional experts
Effective written, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Assist in management of all aspects of program cost, schedule, and technical execution to drive predictable performance
Perform risk and opportunity (R&O) management, to include program revenue and profit recognition, to minimize risk to the organization
Be accountable for profit and loss, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and financial metric reviews
Develop and review cost proposals and conduct management reviews for approval
Regularly interface with internal partners across the Raytheon/RTX enterprise and external suppliers/customers