Program Planning & Scheduling Professional

Position Information

Date Posted: 2026-02-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance Type: Secret

Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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

About Raytheon

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.

About the Role

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Program Management, Planning & Scheduling professional to join the Program Design & Planning organization. This position reports to the Program Planning Manager and works collaboratively with the Program Manager, finance, contracts, and technical leads to develop, maintain, and evaluate performance against the Program Measurement Baseline (PMB). During the program execution phase, the Program Planner is the focal point for changes and updates to the IMS. The successful candidate must be able to identify and recommend insightful mitigation plans to ensure that the IMS is used by program teams as a predictive model and as a valued management tool. This position requires a highly analytical, data driven, results-oriented team member that proactively seeks out data, engages stakeholders, and facilitates closure of commitments. The applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with government and customer requirements. This position requires full-time onsite support in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do

• Creation and maintenance of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that is compliant with government and corporate requirements and which demonstrates the necessary cost and schedule integration
• Assist in planning and cost estimating tasks, perform analyses, and prepare reports to ensure that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments. This includes internal weekly and monthly program schedule review packages and compliant external Contractual Data Requirements List submittals
• Participate in the preparation of schedules for all contract work and perform critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, variance analysis and other forms of in-depth and actionable schedule related analysis
• Incorporate contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS to maintain realistic current contract schedule baselines

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, Finance, Business or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years of Program Planning or Scheduling or Project Management experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years' experience
• 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
• US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Prior work experience using software designed for creating and maintaining industry related schedules (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar scheduling software)
• Prior work experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and/or evaluating critical path and/or workflow
• Prior work experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience analyzing schedule data including driving paths, schedule metrics and trends, and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated understanding of product development principles including Agile Software development
• Ability to interface and influence at all levels of an organization with strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with any of the following: Achieving Process Excellence (APEX) SAP/R3, Microframe Project Manager (MPM) or similar EVMS tools and software applications such as Oracle ERP, Deltek Cobra, Deltek MPM Connect and For Project
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI)

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.

Salary Range: $95,500 USD - $181,700 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.

Benefits:

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
• 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.

Incentive Compensation:

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.

Additional Information

• Relocation provided: Goleta, CA
• 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
• 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

Equal Opportunity

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.