Date Posted:

2026-09-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

Mission Solutions and Payloads (MSP) is seeking a Program Manager to execute the Sterling program within the Space Protection and Control (SPC) area. Sterling is a Special Access Program. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program and is the primary interface to the customer COTR/PM. The Program Manager must be able to provide leadership, direction, and execution management of the program to include working directly with functional leaders within the matrixed organization to ensure the programs are properly staffed with personnel that have the right skill sets as well as behaviors, setting priorities, resolving conflicts & barriers. The PM will also own the responsibility for developing and presenting to senior management the program Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-term financial outlook to grow multiple programs under their direct supervision.  The selected individual will support and lead capture activities including proposals, cost estimating approach and analysis, and gate reviews. Further responsibilities include developing and communicating strategy and tactics to reduce cost, improve quality, increase performance and reliability, and improve overall competitiveness of the products.

The role is responsible for daily execution of the Sterling program , executing multiple parallel baselines with respective critical paths. The PM should have demonstrated experience in leading large teams including championing a positive team culture, driving program transformation, and embracing technology insertion/innovation. The selected candidate will also be identifying strategies to shape modernization activities aligned with the customer’s vision. Candidate should be familiar with Software development program and Agile program methodologies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Establishing and growing a trusted partnership with the customer counterpart and be the primary interface with the COTR/Customer PM
Drive a positive team culture to motivate the team to achieve program objectives on schedule and at cost
Clearly communicate program status and any corrective actions in a timely fashion
Partnering at multiple levels within enterprise to capture new business and ensure execution success
Presenting program status utilizing business and project management tools and procedures including Agile metrics, EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasts and EAC required program statuses.

This position is located ONSITE.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.

• External & Internal customer exposure experience.

• Experience with software development programs

• Knowledge of agile lifecycle and new product development.

• The ability to coordinate and manage cross-functional teams of people and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, team members and partners.

• High Proficiency experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in a process driven environment, working to recognized standards or regulations. 

• An active and in-scope TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required for consideration. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A high aptitude for problem solving, particularly where negotiations in priorities are concerned.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure in a busy environment.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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