Sr. Program Planner II - Onsite

RTX•Andover, MA

1d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon, an RTX business, is seeking a Program Management, Planning and Scheduling professional to join its Planning & Activation organization. The role develops, maintains, and analyzes Program Master Phasing Schedules and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), building integrated activity networks and workflows that provide accurate, appropriate, and effective plans for the work scope. It analyzes schedule accuracy and completeness, critical paths, risk integration, IMS structure, trends, and schedule metrics; reviews and implements IMS coding and outlining structures; and ensures compliance with scheduling directives and best practices. Depending on the effort’s size and complexity, the planner may assist a lead planner on a larger effort or own a smaller effort. The planner leads development, integration, and governance of complex IMSs using MS Project and supports alignment among technical scope, contractual requirements, program management practices, resources, cost, schedule, and technical baselines. The role supports near-term execution and long-range planning, leads advanced schedule analysis, and provides senior-level schedule support to EAC and LRE processes. It also prepares schedule review packages and formal CDRL submissions, advises program leaders and customers on status and schedule risks, and supports compliance, audit readiness, and baseline integrity. The position collaborates across engineering, operations, supply chain, contracts, and finance to establish a credible Program Measurement Baseline, while providing mentorship and technical oversight to junior planners and improving planning processes and tools. This is an onsite U.S.-based role in Andover, Massachusetts. U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after day one are required; candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. The stated salary range is $118,300–$224,900. Eligible applicants may qualify for benefits and annual incentive compensation, subject to business-unit and position terms.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field and at least 8 years of Program Planning, Scheduling, or Program Management experience; alternatively, an advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience with MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, Project Server, or similar industry scheduling systems.
Experience leading development and management of complex Integrated Master Schedules and performing advanced schedule analytics, including critical-path analysis, logic integration, and/or workflow analysis.
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or equivalent performance management processes.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
Experience conducting and interpreting Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), including risk-driver identification and integration with risk registers.
Deep understanding of Agile development, iterative planning, and software/hardware product development lifecycles.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with enterprise systems such as APEX, SAP/R3, MPM, Deltek Cobra, Deltek MPM Connect, Oracle ERP, or ForProject.
PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent project management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead development, integration, and governance of complex Integrated Master Schedules in MS Project, aligned with technical scope, contractual requirements, and program management best practices.
Oversee resource-loaded schedules and integration across cost, schedule, and technical baselines, including advanced network logic and workflow structures.
Develop, communicate, and maintain Program Master Phasing Schedules and planning artifacts for near-term execution and long-range strategic planning.
Perform and lead schedule analysis, including critical-path and driving-path evaluation, schedule risk integration, health assessments, variance analysis, and trend interpretation.
Provide senior-level support to Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) processes, aligning schedule accuracy with program financial performance.
Lead preparation and delivery of schedule review packages for internal leadership and external customers, including formal CDRL submissions.
Advise Program Managers, Chief Engineers, Planning Leads, and customers on schedule status, impacts, risks, and acceleration scenarios.
Ensure compliance with Raytheon scheduling policies, DFARS/EVMS requirements, and program-specific directives; support audit readiness and baseline integrity.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, contracts, and finance to establish and maintain a credible, executable Program Measurement Baseline.
Mentor and provide peer review and technical oversight to junior planners.
Help improve planning processes, tools, and organizational capability.
Develop, maintain, and analyze Program Master Phasing Schedules and Integrated Master Schedules; assess critical-path accuracy, risk integration, IMS structure, trends, and schedule metrics.
Review and implement IMS coding and outlining structures, ensuring adherence to directives and department scheduling best practices.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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 may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.