Sentinel Programs Lead

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-Hughes Dr BLDG 675

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 RTX the world largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows 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.

The Sentinel Product Line (PL) is an organization within the Medium Range Air Defense Product Line (MRAD PL) within Raytheon containing multiple programs within its portfolio including Sentinel NASAMS and MRAD PL is a complex program area executing work across the Raytheon business through a key partnership with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA) and Raytheon NASAMS in 12 different countries and Sentinel in 16 countries the current 5-year strategy is to further expand the global footprint.

The Sentinel PL is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the role of Sentinel Program Lead for this Sentinel A3/F1 Product Sentinel Program Lead is responsible for overall Sentinel programs execution (cost schedule & technical performance of critical production development and sustainment programs) growth opportunities positive financial performance key customer interface (USG PM STARE DCMA ACC SAM-D internal NASAMS PMs etc) while ensuring that all contractual commitments are met/exceeded.

This role is responsible for managing all aspect of program execution (including proposals) financial management customer interface support for business growth and a collaborative partnership between multiple production position requires strategic and tactical direction for program execution via multi-functional geographically dispersed teams and sub-contractors with cross-business teams and suppliers.

This position will require 20% domestic/international travel.

This position is an onsite role located in Fullerton CA

What You Will Do

• P&L responsibility for Sentinel contracts and responsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial (EVMS) technical and schedule performance of the program
• Drive tactical execution while providing inputs and implementing near/long term Sentinel growth/strategic objectives
• Develop inform and achieve AOP and LRP goals and objectives
• Serve as the primary interface with multiple internal and external customers to develop and influence program priorities execution growth and funding strategies
• Collaborate with financial planning to ensure top-level master phasing and the integrated master schedules meet program strategies objectives and milestones
• Lead the product line EVMS EAC and risk and opportunity process in accordance with the specific financial goals and obligations
• Lead proposal and associated capture and startup activities for development production and support efforts
• Lead internal reviews and executive briefings pertaining to program efforts to include Gates EACs contract proposals negotiations and definitization efforts
• Manage RLPM process for the product line
• Expected to support domestic and international travel as needed
• Ensures alignment of human and capital resource requirements to achieve contract(s) performance
• Ensures MRAD communication flowdown to Sentinel team
• Chair Sentinel Batting order allocations to support proactive pursuit of schedule alignment with both production PMs and Capture Managers
• 1st Level of escalation for production issues resolution with MRAD PMs and functional team as required to maintain key schedule and cost impacts
• Accountable for overall production performance as well as R&O profile of Sentinel scope

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree (Engineering Business Mathematics or related field Minimum 12 years of experience in engineering technical production or program/project management or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• EVMS certified with applied experience as an EVMS practitioner IPT Lead EV Manager and/or CAM on a program
• Experience with IPDS Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Risk & Opportunity Management
• Experience developing and reviewing cost proposals developing proposal review and start-up packages for management review and approval
• Experience developing and reviewing cost proposals developing proposal review and start-up packages for management review and approval
• Existing Secret Security Clearance (DoD)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience balancing technical cost and schedule on various program types (CPFF FFP)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to include but not limited to any combination of the following: Engineering Contracts Finance Procurement/Supply Chain Manufacturing/Operations Quality Management Logistics Data Management (CDRL support) and/or administrative functions
• PMX Level 4 certified with ability to obtain Level 3 certification within the first year
• Advanced degree (Engineering Business Mathematics or related field)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex program execution efforts in development production and/or sustainment programs in the defense industry
• Experience with program risk and opportunity (R&O) process to include program revenue and profit recognition to minimize risk to the organization
• Working knowledge of radar operations
• Strong communication skills and prior experience presenting to customers and senior leadership
• Export/Import (EX/IM) experience or related experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organization levels including a matrixed environment
• Ability to influence and motivate team members and peers
• Strong Business Acumen skills

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

• Not Relocation Eligible Relocation assistance not available

This position is an onsite role located in Fullerton CA

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 172900 USD - 328700 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 candidates 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 companys 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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