Date Posted:2025-10-07Country:United States of AmericaLocation:AZ859: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9022 9000 South Rita Road Building 9022, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance: DoD Clearance: SecretAt 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.  The Tomahawk Chief of Staff will report directly to the Tomahawk Execution Director and provide comprehensive support to the Tomahawk program leadership team. The Tomahawk Chief of Staff will be responsible for the integration, coordination, and execution of business processes to ensure that the program and capture milestones are achieved efficiently and effectively.This role will involve the following key responsibilities:<ul><li>Program Integration and Coordination: Oversee the integration of various program components, ensuring that all elements are aligned and working cohesively towards common goals.</li><li>Business Process Management: Develop, implement, and manage business processes that support the successful execution of the program. This includes process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Milestone Achievement: Monitor and track program and capture milestones, ensuring that all deadlines are met and any potential issues are addressed promptly.</li><li>Execution Project Management: Manage and implement ad-Hoc Program Management Scope Additions as they arise, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in meeting program needs.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly interface with program management, customers, and key functional partners. This includes coordinating meetings, preparing presentations, and providing updates to ensure clear communication and alignment with stakeholders.</li></ul>By fulfilling these responsibilities, the Tomahawk Portfolio Chief of Staff will play a critical role in driving the success of the Tomahawk program, ensuring that objectives are met and that the program operates smoothly and efficiently.**This is an onsite position located at our Tucson, AZ facility.**Relocation assistance is NOT currently available.What You Will Do: <ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison between the Program Areas and other leaders within the business, corporate office, and other functions. </li><li>Interface with executive management, external customers, and vendors; handle sensitive information with discretion and accuracy. </li><li>Manage the workflow of multiple issues within a continuously adapting schedule for the assigned leaders and staff, while being cognizant of the criticality, sensitivity, and confidentiality of issues both internal and external to the Company. </li><li>When assigned by the Execution Director, take full ownership of stand-alone issues impacting Tomahawk portfolio execution and manage the project to full resolution.</li><li>Plan and coordinate events and meetings, including customer and supplier visits, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), classified phone calls and meetings, conference room reservations, catering services, and video conferences. </li><li>Coordinate materials prior to meetings and ensure pre-briefs are set up beforehand. </li><li>Compose reports, correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, and memorandums; review drafts and finished documents. </li><li>Provide expertise in identifying problems and issues and reaching resolution with minimal supervisory oversight. </li><li>Proactively identify ways to enable greater productivity and efficiency in the role. </li><li>Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in behavior and manner. </li><li>Undertake domestic and international travel to assist in execution and capture engagements. </li><li>Participate in weekly engagements with customers and functional partners. </li><li>Assist with the day-to-day program execution cadence (battle rhythm) of the program, including Program Area Reviews and Customer Program Management Reviews. </li><li>Assume CAM responsibilities for PMO &amp; NBI control accounts. </li><li>Collaborate with other program personnel to ensure that the Top-level Master Phasing and the Integrated Master Schedules meet program strategies, objectives, and milestones. </li><li>Identify and implement key program metrics. Work with the Program Management Office, Integrated Product Teams, and Functional leads to implementing and drive closure of corrective actions as warranted.</li></ul>What You Will Learn:<ul><li>Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen</li><li>SBU &amp; SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have:<ul><li>Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience</li><li>Prior Program/Project management experience</li><li>Prior experience with financial analysis tools and systems</li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer:<ul><li>Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Raytheon Program Management Certification, Earned Value Certification or equivalent</li><li>Raytheon CORE experience / certification</li><li>Excellent communication skills, oral and written communication (i.e. writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation)</li><li>Strong business acumen to proactively identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently</li><li>Experience in planning and coordinating domestic and international travel as well as major events, such as  Program reviews, All Hands, Skip Level, Program Milestone Events and activities including numerous customer interactions</li><li>Previous experience supporting a large functional organization or a program office</li><li>Prior experience supporting development, production and/or sustainment programs, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry</li><li>Experience conducting international business and cross-cultural communication</li><li>Demonstrated experience with contracts management</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Relocation – NOT Currently Available</li></ul>Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Location:   Tucson, AZ</li><li>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: <a href="https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm" target="_blank">https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm</a></li></ul>Learn More &amp; Apply Now!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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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. 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