Program Manager Strategic Initiatives Jobs in Arizona

Date Posted:

2026-07-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928

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 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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s 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.

Raytheon is seeking a Finance Manager to lead Strategic Strike portfolio of programs within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) SBU. This leader will join our Strike Initiatives (SI) SSBU team as the lead for a large and dynamic program area that has majority of the LRSO program work currently in development but heading into transition to production. Additionally, the portfolio has two franchise-worthy, competitive new business pursuits on track for selection and award within the next 12 months, including the Denali and Stand-off Attack Weapon (SOAW) programs.

You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing requirements. In this role, the successful candidate will manage all Finance-related activities through successful execution that drives results. Responsibilities will include providing financial leadership and partnering with Finance Director, program & functional leadership team and the customer to ensure sound business decisions on development execution, new business and strategy. Critical focus will be to ensure LRSO is maintaining/growing profitability throughout development, and setup for financial stability of the franchise into early production ensuring long-term financial goals and commitments are on-track and achievable.

This Business Manager requires proactive leadership that has responsibility for strategic direction as well as tactical day-to-day financial product review and operational decision-making, including customer deliverables. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, driving development execution forward, early risk identification and mitigation by partnering with program leadership, managing cost growth and incentives for profit maximization (LRSO EAC performance), financial forecasting and reporting, cash flow management, partnering with Program-Area Directors and cross-functionally, presenting at business level reviews, and proposal oversight & new business capture/strategy. Also, managing the program finance team by hiring, developing, coaching/mentoring, and rotating employees.

The candidate will need to lead by setting expectations and operational cadence with the finance and program teams. Given the size and diverse nature of the portfolio, must be able to lead and make decisions independently. Additionally, a candidate for this role should be a strong & visible leader and have good communication skills. The position will have frequent interaction with senior level leaders and functional managers, and ability to partner with those managers will be imperative to ensure businesses and programs are running efficiently, while collaboratively problem-solving and proactively managing risk.

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.

Relocation assistance is being offered, provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

What You Will Do

• Provide vision; lead and supervise a team of Financial Managers & Analysts
• Manage a large, dynamic development program portfolio
• Driving BSEC results through sound financial management decision making
• Effective management of day-to day operations while maintaining a strategic focus driven by meeting/exceeding business financial goals and commitments
• Finance staffing, coaching and building team strength
• Estimate at Complete (EAC), including cost management, program risk & opportunity management – Support the development, review and approval various program EACs with all contract types and effectively work cross-functionally to mitigate EAC risks & capture EAC opportunities.
• New Business capture – Competitive proposal development, Pricing & Gate reviews
• Financial Forecasting/FP&A – AOP & Long-Range Plan (LRP) Development
• Investment planning  - Manage and provide oversight of investment portfolio (Capital, IR&D, NBI) for executing to strategic plan & new business capture
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) variance analysis, data reviewing and reporting
• Effectively partner with external customer to develop relationships and focus on customer satisfaction in terms of finance-based deliverables and data
• Participation and lead of program & functional business reviews to ensure business efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Working closely with the customer community to partner for change

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Financial controls experience
• Experience across Accounting, FP&A, and/or Program Finance
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding of Raytheon financial metrics, EAC and accounting policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience meeting critical deadlines
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of organization
• Ability to quickly analyze data to assist in prudent business decision making
• Take initiative and possess ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to coordinate and develop rapport with cross functional disciplines.
• Experience in leadership, specifically on a highly-visible program
• Excellent financial background across many financial disciplines and ability to make decisions based upon impacts across the disciplines financial inter-connectivity (e.g., program controls, accounting, FP&A, budgets/rates, etc.)

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.

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.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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