Transition Program Manager Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

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.

Advanced Effectors and Space (AES) Strategic Business Unit (SSBU), is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as the Program Integrator reporting directly to the Transition to Production Director. You will be working closely with, and influence the Transition to Production team, functional team members, and other program office teammates. You will assist with providing tactical direction for program execution and maintain program cadence to ensure contract and company requirements, deliverables, and reporting are met using the approved business model and management tools. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable program-level experience and exposure for candidates seeking to grow their career in Program Management.

In addition to the internal responsibilities, you will also interface with the customer for various topics to include but not limited to monthly program reviews, customer working groups, and business growth discussions.  In addition, you will be supporting future business growth initiatives by leading proposal efforts.

This role is Onsite located in Tucson, Arizona.

What You Will Do

• Execute daily program cadence such as risk review boards, schedule performance management (EV cadence), IPT/CPT reviews, monthly management reviews (MMRs), staffing reviews, and decision reviews to achieve contract commitments
• Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements, Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM), Global Trade, Corporate and Business policies and procedures
• Control account Management (CAM) for PMO efforts
• Lead program risk and opportunity management efforts
• Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations, such as contracts, finance, supply chain, operations, quality, and administrative functions.
• Coordinate customer program reviews, prepare for customer visits
• Support proposal efforts

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience in project coordination, operations or business support
• Experience with transition to production, production, or integration activities
• Experience in program management, including but not limited to risk & opportunity (R&O) management, Raytheon Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM), and/or industry program management practices
• Active and transferrable 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

• Program Management Level 6 certification or industry equivalent with ability to obtain within a year
• Experience preparing cost proposals and gate packages
• Proposal Basis of Estimate (BOE) writer certification
• Understanding of various contract types including domestic, foreign military sales (FMS), and how to execute within a mixed product line
• Experience working with senior levels of leadership effectively, with high situational awareness, using essential diplomatic skills under stressful conditions.
• Experience working across business areas, managing tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines, leadership, and management of execution.
• Ability to operate independently in an extremely fast-paced environment to navigate organizational complexities and to obtain resources (through influence) to move initiatives forward.

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 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
• We Are RTX

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 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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