Program Control Lead - Upper Tier Missile Defense

Date Posted:
2026-10-19


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG


Position Role Type:
Onsite


U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 after 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.

The Surface Radars and Sensors Center within Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to serve as the Program Control Lead for the Upper Tier Missile Defense (UTMD) Cross Product Team (CPT). This position will be onsite in Woburn, MA. The successful candidate will interface with CPT Leads, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to ensure financial execution and predictability across multiple contracts. The role is responsible for leading a team of CAMs, ensuring accurate Earned Value reporting, supporting preparation of Estimates at Complete (EACs), improving reporting processes, managing the CPT Risk and Opportunity (R&O) position, and preparing financial briefings for leadership.

We value various skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications You Must Have

- Lead the development and integration of Quarterly EACs across the UTMD program portfolio.
- Ensure accurate and predictable monthly and quarterly financial performance using Earned Value metrics.
- Lead and develop a team of CAMs including training, onboarding, and process improvement activities.
- Coordinate with program leadership to implement consistent EV measurement and reporting practices.
- Prepare monthly OWP and staffing forecasts and track staffing execution against targets.
- Analyze monthly Earned Value metrics and prepare summary reports for functional leadership.
- Generate CPT financial artifacts including weekly actuals, named runs, and LRE vs. EAC analyses.
- Perform SAP and AO data extractions, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Provide financial insights to support strategic decision‑making by CPT leadership.

What You Will Learn

- Earn RTX Earned Value Management (EVM) Certification and apply EVM principles and calculations in program execution (Certification completed after hire).

Qualifications You Must Have

- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience in project or technical leadership, including leading cross‑functional engineering or program teams.
- Experience with financial metrics or earned value to manage scope, schedule, and/or cost.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel; including lookup functions, pivot tables, macros, and/or queries.

Qualifications We Prefer

- RTX Earned Value Management Certification.
- Prior experience as a Raytheon Cost Account Manager (CAM).
- PMX Level 7 Certification.
- Experience with RTX tools and processes, including LRE/ETC submissions, EV reporting, or BCR generation/approval.
- Experience in Agile program environments or program control disciplines.
- Familiarity with SAP and Analysis Office (AO) reporting.
- Experience coordinating priorities and delivering results in complex program environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills used in preparing financial briefings and technical reports.

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– Relocation assistance available

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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