Stem Program Director Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-08-25
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020
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:
Secret - Current
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.
The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) is the Air Force's next generation air-launched hypersonic weapon and is of high strategic importance to Raytheon and the warfighter. The Program Director high-priority programs with concurrent development and production activities with contracted scope exceeding $1 Billion dollars with an aggressive, highly critical schedule. This role reports directly to the HACM Portfolio Director and is responsible for the execution and establishment of factories across different Raytheon locations to build complex missiles at production rates. The HACM Program Director leads the conversation of development activities to repeatable, uniform, production process. Includes procurement of all material and subsequent assembly, manufacturing test equipment, and delivery of several effectors.
This role is onsite in Tucson, Arizona.
What You Will Do

• Be accountable for the execution of a complex series of contracts that establish the production capability for the HACM product to achieve contractual milestones with strict adherence to cost and schedule expectations
• Lead a group of Integrated Product Team Leads and Functional leads from multiple organizations including Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Operations, and Security to execute contract milestone to contractual requirement and company policies
• Manage multiple major suppliers to on-time deliveries, cost adherence to purchase orders while maturing new technology
• Interface with the customer community, responsible for creating strong partnerships to meet critical customer needs. Provides regular briefings to senior government leaders
• Manage profit and loss, AOP development and execution, program Estimate at Completions (EACs), and scope control.
• Implement and manage a robust risk and opportunity process use it to drive performance predictability.
• Set program priorities, resolve conflicts and barriers, manage interdependencies, implement gates and major reviews with the customer.
• Work with Portfolio Director and other program managers in the portfolio to ensure alignment of contracts with coordinated, aligned dependencies.
• Work with senior business leaders to develop program strategies, conduct internal and external program reviews, strategic supplier management, and engage in status reporting to senior Government leaders.
• Collaborate with other Advanced Technology and Transition Business Unit programs to align on common development strategies and coordinate the use of shared test facilities and assets.
• Provide regular briefings to senior Raytheon leadership.
• This role is based in Tucson, AZ and will require travel for customer and supplier engagements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 14 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree with a concentration in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years minimum program management experience leading Production or Transition to Production Programs
• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers
• Existing TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience working with Air Force, Navy, MDA, or other US customers on government programs (large/complex)
• Previous experience supporting programs in a complex classified environment, with demonstrated knowledge of security practices and processes
• Experience managing international contracts
• Experience integrating systems on airborne platforms
• Program Management Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain 2 within one year

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

• Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance is available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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

• Raytheon's Advanced Technology Advanced Technology | Raytheon
• Location Info:
  • Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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