Radar Program Manager, F-15 Japan

RTX•El Segundo, CA

30d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Whether aloft in the skies aboard a fighter jet protecting the skies or an airborne surveillance platform monitoring developments on the ground, Raytheon’s Agile Radar Solutions (ARS) mission area is responsible for providing advanced capabilities for multiple types of tactical aircraft and other platforms. We provide the most advanced systems to navigate in challenging environments, and identify and discriminate friendly and foe objects. Part of Raytheon’s Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) business, APS provides capabilities that enable critical tasks---from target identification, aircraft navigation, and target engagement. With our systems, warfighters know where they are going and what they are going to do when they get there. The F-15 product line within ARS provides development, production and sustainment for the Japan radar products on the F-15 platform. Working directly with the Japan Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) and multiple in country business partners and manufactures, the Japan F-15 program is a unique, high profile product area for the Raytheon Company. This Program Manger role is an opportunity for an individual with the aptitude, attitude and interest in international business, various contracting methods, and working with US and international teams. You will support all phases of the product life cycle from proposal, to execution, and sustainment. You need to have some Program Office or relevant execution experience and an interest in growing your leadership and management skills. This role requires strong communication, dedicated work ethic, a willingness to learn on the job, and committed to being an active participant in our team and customer focused culture. This role is onsite located in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience
Experience with managing cost, schedule, and performance with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, IMS/IMP, financial forecasts, or similar business processes
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Program Management Level 5 Certification or ability to achieve within 1 year
Experience in assembling proposals and managing contract lifecycles
Experience with managing supply chain for items manufactured in a factory
Experience with Export/Import regulations
Active Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of accountability for executing contracts. Duties extend far beyond basic project tracking into contract lifecycles, financial metrics, and cross-functional leadership.
Direct cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance. Manage Earned Value Management System (EVMS) baseline metrics, Estimates at Complete (EACs), and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Drive Program P&L, managing financial forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments, and cash flow predictability across the contract lifecycle.
Serve as the primary point of contact for our foreign commercial customers. Lead formal Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and briefings.
Lead continuous R&O assessments to mitigate execution risks, optimize contract margins, and accelerate schedule milestones.
Lead proposal efforts, draft Statements of Work (SOW), Basis of Estimates (BOE), and assembly proposal pricing for management review. And approval.
Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to resolve material bottlenecks, manage supplier performance, and ensure production readiness.
Ensure adherence to RTX phase-gate processes, ITAR/EAR regulations, security protocols (classified efforts), and contract terms.
Travel domestically and internationally periodically per the demands of the capture strategy.