Principal Specialist, Project Management

Date Posted:
2025-09-15
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

This Raytheon Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) position supports the Strike Initiatives SSBU of Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS). The individual in this position will be responsible for the management of engineering and manufacturing material and labor efforts for a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate will serve as a coordinator between Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and the Program Office. This role requires direct engagements and coordination with Project/Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Material Program Managers, Quality Engineering, Production Control, factory leadership, and external suppliers (through SCM). Additionally, this role will encompass Cost Account Manager (CAM) duties, which include assisting with the management of all cost, schedule, and technical execution aspects of the assigned program. Although this position does not involve a sales component, Earned Value Management metrics and Annual Operating Plan goals will be established. Success in this position will be measured by overall team cohesion and the ability to execute a well-communicated plan.

The Project Management Liaison will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of processes, metrics, and tools to ensure the successful execution and reporting of projects. This role will involve aiding the Program Operations Manager and the Supply Chain Management team in coordinating program control activities across various functions, thereby maximizing consistency and the implementation of best practices. Additionally, the Project Management Liaison will assist the Program Operations Manager and the Supply Chain Management team in meeting their respective proposal requirements.

**This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility.

**Relocation Assistance is NOT Available.

What You Will Do:

• Lead coordination of cross functional teams supporting multiple contracts including engineering development and production efforts
• Lead coordination between Operations, Program Management and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful program execution through Earned Value Management techniques
• Assess and report contract scope, progress and quality of work for assigned control accounts, including risk and opportunity management efforts for the Operations and Supply Chain organizations.
• Prepare and submit monthly Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) for assigned control accounts to support quarterly EAC reporting including development of test of reasonableness variance analysis
• Submits updates and changes to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), evaluates variances and manages corrective actions utilizing EVMS / IMS tools within the required monthly business cycle requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of presentation material and supports the Operations and Supply Chain organization in critical program communication meetings such as the monthly critical path review, earned value review, Program Management Review (PMR) and EAC Reviews
• Coordinate with SCM and Operations to ensure engineering material meets appropriate property policy requirements and tracking for contractor acquired material (CAM)
• Usage of PRISM including ZCMR data/reports, MD04 and Breakpoint/Breakout tables
• Implement and monitor an effective action item tracking system to ensure complete and timely closure of action items
• Will support the preparation of supplier and customer submitted work products including proposal Basis of Estimate (BOE), EVMS variance narratives, Statements of Work (SOW) and potential contract language development or modification

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience
• Prior experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) or similar tool/program
• Prior Program/Project management experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of supply chain and operations functions and responsibilities.
• EAC experience
• PRISM Experience including use of ZCMR data/reports, MD04 and Breakpoint/Breakout tables and other Supply chain related functions.
• Experienced in PMX Tool Suite including Webstatus, BCRs, ETC, and VARs
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers
• Proficiency with MS Project and Excel
• Efficient with Microsoft Office and PowerPoint skills
• Strong organizational skills in project management and task prioritization
• Must be a self-starter and adapt well to change.
• APEX experience including CJ20N and ZB4PEXT
• Certified as Raytheon Program Management Level 6 (IPT Lead) or have the ability to be certified within 12 months.
• The ability to operate independently but still retain the larger company focus.
• CORE Associate or equivalent

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation - NOT AVAILABLE

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• 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.
• Location : Tucson, AZ

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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