SLCM-N Lab and Cyber Infrastructure Program Manager

Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance. An active and existing security clearance is required after day one.

About the Role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, you will join a team of 185,000 professionals united by purpose to solve the world’s most complex problems. The Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) program is a critical Navy initiative designed to provide the United States with a "non-strategic regional presence" that deters adversaries. As the SLCM-N Lab and Cyber Infrastructure Program Manager, you will lead the planning, funding, and execution of state-of-the-art lab facilities, missile assembly areas, and secure information systems to support the SLCM-N program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, funding, and execution of all SLCM-N program-required labs, missile assembly facilities, and secure information systems.
• Coordinate with Raytheon facilities, security, digital technology (DT), cyber security, SLCM-N IPTLs, and the Chief Engineer to ensure alignment with program needs and requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface between the SLCM-N program team and external construction contractors to evaluate construction plans, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with lab facility standards.
• Develop and maintain capital funding plans in coordination with the program business manager to ensure funds are available for facility construction, furnishing, and certification activities.
• Represent the interests of the program team in all facility-related coordination within Raytheon, ensuring labs and facilities are delivered on schedule to support integration, testing, and general seating for the growing team.
• Oversee the certification of lab facilities and information systems to meet program security and operational requirements.
• Support the SLCM-N Program Director, IPTLs, and Chief Engineer in identifying risks and mitigation strategies related to facility construction, funding, and readiness.
• Provide regular updates to program leadership on facility progress, budget status, and readiness to support program milestones.
• Occasional travel to support business needs.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Program or project management experience, including managing budgets and developing funding plans for projects.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risks in a fast-paced development environment.
• Experience with defense or aerospace programs requiring secure lab facilities and information systems.
• Familiarity with Raytheon or similar corporate processes for facility construction and certification.
• Knowledge of integration and test environments for complex systems, especially missile systems.
• Leadership experience in managing facility readiness for technical teams and cross-functional coordination.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Active Secret security clearance preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreements).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $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.