Sr. Program Planner II - Onsite

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon, an RTX business, is seeking a Program Management, Planning and Scheduling professional for its Planning & Activation organization. The role develops, maintains, and analyzes Program Master Phasing Schedules and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), establishing an accurate and effective network of schedule activities for the work scope. It analyzes schedule integrity, critical paths, risk integration, IMS structure, trends, and schedule metrics, and reviews coding, outlining structures, and compliance with scheduling directives and best practices. Depending on the effort’s size and complexity, the planner will assist a lead planner or take responsibility for a smaller effort. The position leads development, integration, and governance of complex, resource-loaded IMSs, and supports alignment among technical scope, contractual requirements, cost, schedule, and technical baselines. It also supports near-term execution and long-range planning, advanced schedule analysis, EAC and LRE processes, schedule reviews and formal CDRL submissions, and advice to program leadership and customers. The planner helps maintain an executable Program Measurement Baseline, ensures compliance with company policies and DFARS/EVMS requirements, and contributes to audit readiness, mentoring, process improvement, and organizational capability. This is an onsite position in Tucson, Arizona.

Requirements

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, such as critical-path analysis, logic integration, or workflow analysis.
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or equivalent performance management processes.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
Experience conducting and interpreting Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), including identifying risk drivers and integrating them 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 integrate 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 planning.
Conduct 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.
Prepare and deliver 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 an executable Program Measurement Baseline.
Mentor and conduct peer reviews for junior planners, and help improve planning processes, tools, and organizational capability.

Benefits

Relocation assistance is available.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off and holidays.
Applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to eligibility and program conditions.