Deputy Program Manager

Date Posted:
2026-03-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01
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: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

The Advanced Electronic Warfare (AEW) product line within the Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit is seeking a motivated Program Manager to provide support to Senior Program Managers and Program Office Associate Directors. This support includes program baselining, program controls, Earned Value analysis and the management of key subcontractors. Beyond supporting Senior PM's, this role requires the ability to directly lead and provide direct oversight of cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned emerging technology programs.

This role is onsite in Goleta, California.

What You Will Do

• Monitor, interact, and course correct highly skilled technical teams to support customer goals
• Display strong communication and presentation skills with both leadership and external customers
• IMS and EVMS implementation and execution
• Be accountable for executing the scope specified by the associate director on the programs and meeting business financial goals
• Set program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, implement gates and major reviews with customers, suppliers, and leadership
• Support the management of all aspects of program execution, including cost controls, change management, risk and opportunity management, completion of contract deliverables, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) requirements with an emphasis on management of major subcontractors and software
• Support and present Program Performance Reviews (PPRs), customer Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and ongoing customer discussions
• Meet customer commitments, contract deliverables, and internal program reporting to include financials, quality, cost efficiency, technical and schedule performance
• Collaborate with other program managers, chief engineers, and integrated product team leads (IPTLs) to resolve resource conflicts and optimize success across the portfolio through continuous improvements in production, reliability, factory and field test equipment, operational and maintenance manuals, and engineering activities
• Support other Senior PMs with proposal/capture manager lead activities, to include strategy, bidding, gating, fact finding and partnering with contracts for proposal negotiation
• Travel between Raytheon sites and visit customer locations in support of business execution and growth requirements. Travel between 10-25% of the time.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Program management, project management, DoD focused engineering, or related military experience
• Experience with IMS and EVMS, and/or managing cost and schedules
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams
• Active and transferrable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or Mathematics with related technical experience
• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems and/or concepts of operations
• Strong understanding of novel signal processing approaches
• Capture and program execution experience for DARPA and the Services' laboratories
• Experience managing advanced technology development programs and IRAD
• Experience leading new business capture activities and winning new business in a competitive environment
• Electronic Support and Electronic Attack technique experience to include traditional and adaptive approaches
• Active Top Secret and SCI clearance

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.

• Not relocation eligible. Relocation is not available for this position.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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

• Location Info:
  • Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location
• Additional Info:
  • Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit: Advanced Technology | Raytheon

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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