Program Manager Defense Jobs in Miami, FL (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-05-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

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's 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 opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

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 ASDS SBU Engineering Execution Team is looking for a Senior Principal Engineer to perform as an Execution Program Manager (PM) on the AMRAAM Obsolescence Program to lead the Monitoring, Reporting and Proposal Obsolescence Program.

The Execution PM will report directly to the Air Dominance Obsolescence Program Manager and will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team across several contract vehicles. The scope of work in these contracts includes monitoring of hardware, material and components to address obsolescence risks to the AMRAAM production and sustainment programs. They will be working with suppliers to ensure they are managing their obsolescence programs to proactively address issues to meet the AMRAAM delivery schedule. 

The Execution PM is responsible and accountable for the business metrics and performance within the scope chartered. This includes weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting on Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics as well as establishing recovery plans if needed. To be successful, the candidate will collaborate with functional partners and influence in a matrixed environment to achieve successful management of the overarching Obsolescence scope. The PM will drive execution while promoting company values and compliance with all policies, directives, and procedures.

This is an on-site role located in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Lead team that proactively monitors AMRAAM bill of materials to identify obsolescence impacts across sustainment, production, development, and test equipment.

• Develop reporting materials to senior leadership on the state of obsolescence impacts on the program.

• Coordinate and align interactions, dependencies, and transactions between ASDS programs.

• Develop and execute program growth strategies.

• Understand and represent customer needs to leadership

• Partner with program leaders to shape/capture future acquisitions

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with the customer counterparts.

• Actively manage risk, opportunity, cost, quality and schedule performance.

• Travel domestically or internationally about once per year.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years’ prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Minimum of 4 years of IPT Leadership or similar leadership role.

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification and Program Management certification equivalent to Raytheon PM Level 6 certification.

• Experience with hardware and test equipment development, integration, verification, validation and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, and product qualification environments.

• Demonstrate leadership experience showing the ability to collaborate with the program office, cross-functional teams and internal/external customers.

• Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management.

• Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process and financial performance report generation with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering programs. Experience generating Basis of Estimates (BOE) for engineering proposals.

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary team of IPT Leads and engineers.

• Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from the program to executive and/or functional leadership.

• Experience in large program execution.

• Experience with proposal capture and contract processes from receipt of Requests for Proposal (RFP), preparing Basis of Estimates (BOE), proposal submittal, preparing Statements of Work (SOW), contract startup, and contract close-out.

• Experience with all the functionalities of Automation Test Equipment/Unit Under Test (ATE/UUT).

• Program Management certification equivalent to Raytheon PM Level 5 certification.

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 Eligibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 

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 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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