Digital Program Lead

Date Posted:
2026-03-31
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030
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:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Program Lead (DPL) in the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in Tucson, AZ. The DPL owns the planning and execution of the Digital Technology (DT) scope to support program work environment needs. The successful candidate will be the Digital touchpoint for program leadership, program management teams, and functional partners serving as a strategic business partner, escalation point, and a change agent for digital transformation.

This role will work in a cross-functional environment ensuring effective Digital support of programs from proposal and start-up through sustainment and closure. This is an onsite role and will require the individual to be based in Tucson, AZ and cover other locations as needed.

What You Will Do :

• Ensuring that DT scope is properly planned and executed in accordance with performance standards, leveraging thought leadership, innovative solutions, or initiatives.
• Lead DT and Program related projects through development and implementation utilizing project planning, team building, recurring task management and formal / informal presentations to leadership.
• Manage changes in scope and function of the DT development and collaborative environments over the program lifecycle.
• Oversight and monitoring of cost, schedule, and performance of DT tasks/projects, which will include task planning and scheduling, financial investment and forecast, and partnering with Finance to ensure alignment with cost model monitoring and the tracking of risks & opportunities.
• Work closely across multi-functional teams comprised of Engineering, Security, Manufacturing, Integrated Supply Chain, Finance, as well as senior Program and DT leadership on program status and will require influence across multiple Functional Areas.
• Work with both internal and external Customers at strategic and tactical leadership levels regarding project status and contractual deliverables including weekly/monthly program/financial reviews, Proposal Bid Reviews, EAC, AOP, Capital Planning, and DT Reviews.
• Participate in pre-proposal and proposal process by strategizing with the Capture Team, Engineering, Security, and others to document functional requirements, translate requirements into DT solutions and provide Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for future business opportunities and pursuits.
• Facilitating technical collaboration with 3rd parties (e.g., Subcontractors) when involved in program scope utilizing a shared program work environment.
• 5% travel required.
• 100% onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or advanced STEM Degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience as a Technical Project Manager.
• Experience leading projects in a multi-program environment.
• Experience using Agile methodologies such as: (e.g. Disciplined Agile, SAFE, or Scrum Alliance).

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Experience leading cross-functional matrixed teams.
• Experience leading projects in a multi-program environment.
• Experience with an executive presence and influential leadership capability with the ability to interact with senior levels of leadership - including customers, program management, peers, and suppliers.
• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and a high-level working knowledge of Systems Engineering, Software development, Systems integration, and test processes to support activities across the program life cycle.
• Experience with FEOTB, Contracts, SOWs, BOEs, Information Technology proposals and Engineering (Software & Systems) processes and practices.
• PMP and/or PMX/CMX certification, Control Account Management (CAM) or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification or similar project management budget tracking experience HIGHLY desired.

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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