Program Manager Defense Jobs in McKinney, TX (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE

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:

Top Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's 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.
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The Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) Production organization is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the Integration and Test Team (ITT) IPT.The ITT Deputy PM is responsible for providing leadership and day to day oversight of the ITT IPT.These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing technical performance, cost, schedule, and customer (internal and external) satisfaction.The Deputy PM will report directly to and work closely with the ITT PM to ensure flawless program execution.The Deputy PM will use program management best practices to identify potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be taken and ensures the meeting of program and company commitments.The Deputy PM is a critical customer point of contact and will be responsible for fostering and maintaining relations with a dynamic and demanding customer community.The Deputy PM will provide leadership to a group of cross-functional team members located in both Dallas, TX and primarily in Forest, MS.There will be a domestic travel expectation of roughly 25%. Additional responsibilities include managing change proposal negotiations, baseline activities, coordination of fleet deliveries, and integration and test support.

**This is an onsite position located at our Plano, TX facility

**Relocation assistance is NOT available currently

**Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance (Top Secret) is required prior to start

Will You Will Do:

• Accountability for execution of the ITT IPT, to include meeting financial commitments, leveraging program management best practices, and assisting in the preparation and presentation of EAC reviews.
• Timely identification and resolution of issues to ensure continued execution of the full-rate production program.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to multi-functional teams and key partners to ensure successful execution.
• Responsible for articulating to senior leadership the ongoing status on cost and schedule performance, R&Os and strategies for program execution.
• Maintain collaborative and responsive relationships within the IPT and with functional support organizations.
• Establish and grow working relationships with customers, industry partners, etc.
• Interface with senior personnel across multiple DoD services and defense industry partners.
• Oversight of the delivery and end-use of production systems to the customer and the RTX AAS Sustainment program
• Domestic travel required (approximately 25%)

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:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years' experience
• Prior experience with leading and collaborating across multiple functional areas such as Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Contracts, and Engineering.
• Prior experience in program management
• Prior experience in the development and application of integrated master plan and schedule, Risk and Opportunity management, Earned Value management, closed loop corrective actions, configuration control, and financial reporting.
• Program Management Certification (at least level 5) or ability to obtain within 12 months of assignment, in accordance with RP-248
• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience working in a matrixed environment, customer engagement, proposals and growing the business.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time critical requirements.
• Ability to manage a predominantly off-site team.
• Strong business sense to proactively identify and resolve problems, quickly and efficiently.
• Proven demonstration of leadership competencies, especially influential communications, strategic thinking, cultivating innovation, collaboration, developing talent, customer focus, and driving results.
• Technical knowledge of Radar Systems and/or similar technologies.
• Experience with build/assembly, integration, and test of complex systems.
• Earned Value certification, including formal DoD reporting.
• Understanding of the military operations community and logistics support structures.

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: Plano, TX
• 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

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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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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