Program Operations Lead

Date Posted: 2026-01-13 Country: United States of America Location: TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Airborne Spectrum Dominance (ASD) is seeking a highly motivated Program Operations Lead who will be responsible for the overall execution of development type contracts supporting programs in the Advanced Technology business area. The selected individual will work closely with Program Management, multiple factories, and supply chain to help build and deliver cutting edge technology in a fast-paced environment. This position will involve capital, IRAD, and manufacturing key technologies while focusing heavily on strategies to transfer follow-on business to various Raytheon business units. Further responsibilities include developing and communicating strategy and tactics to reduce cost, improve quality, increase performance and reliability, and improve overall competitiveness of the product(s). This role acts as the liaison between manufacturing and the program office and requires daily interface and communication with factory and program management to cover control account management, operations status, issues, risks, and opportunities. What You Will Do Front End of the Business management to help establish key deliverables Bill of Material and requirements management Control Account Management: cost, schedule quality Working with program and factory Engineering to establish a Bill of Material and build plan Validating drawings are released to support procurement and build schedules Ensuring Bill of Material is accurate, and Line of Balance supports program schedule Collaborating in a matrixed environment to help shape technical requirements Factory interface to understand build, test, equipment and facilities requirements Coordinating factory readiness reviews with process Engineering and factory personnel Leading collaborative efforts to identify and convert needs into solutions Communicating clearly and removing barriers to execution Maintain collaborative and responsive relationships within the product line and with functional support organizations Developing and executing risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives Writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) Supporting and managing quick-turn proposals Identify and execute opportunities for process improvement and cost/schedule reduction Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience in Operations, Manufacturing and/or Program/Project Management, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years related experience Minimum 5 years experience in the aerospace industry. Earned Value Management (EVM) certification Qualifications We Prefer Experience with RF components, subassemblies, and architectures Experience optimizing manufacturing process flows Experience implementing continuous improvement Gate Review Process (Proposal through Closeout) 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 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.