External Capacity Program Manager, Capacity Growth Office

Date Posted:

2026-06-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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.

As a External Capacity Program Manager — with an integrated role supporting the Capacity Growth Office (CGO) — you will lead critical initiatives to expand, stabilize, and modernize the supply base required to meet Raytheon’s increasing demand. You will drive external capacity programs, manage large‑scale supplier growth efforts, and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives to break supply‑base constraints and enable industrial base expansion.

This position requires a proactive, influential leader capable of executing high‑visibility capacity programs, driving supplier readiness, managing major external capacity projects, and partnering across the enterprise to modernize propulsion and energetic sub‑tiers.

What You Will Do:

Data Analysis & Insights
• Analyze demand, proposals, and capacity data to generate forward‑looking insights that support supplier readiness, industrial expansion planning, and multi‑year production ramps.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, constraints, and investment needs using CGO capacity frameworks such as Transform–Improve–Sustain and prioritized focus categories.

• Integrate data across programs to support consolidated demand strategies, cost modeling, and bottoms‑up part‑level capacity targets.

Project & Supplier Program Management
• Provide program management leadership for the largest capacity initiatives in the propulsion, energetics, and sub‑tier supply base.

• Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to track execution for major qualification, industrial expansion, and modernization programs.

• Manage simultaneous large and small capacity expansion projects, including new supplier startups, factory stand‑ups, and multi‑source qualification programs

• Coordinate across CGO, SBU/programs, supply chain, engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure aligned execution of capacity goals

Supplier Readiness, Growth & External Capacity Expansion
• Lead supplier factory stand-ups, qualification accelerations, long‑lead procurement alignment, and multi‑source development for propulsion and energetic products

• Support the US Industrial Expansion strategy including standing up new rocket motor entrants and compressing qualification timelines
• Execute actions to stabilize the existing industrial base by attacking highest‑risk constraints across incumbent and ew entrant suppliers and critical sub‑tiers

• Drive modernization of propulsion architectures, materials, and processes

Cross-Functional Leadership
• Serve as the primary interface for supply‑chain capacity updates, partnering with customers and internal stakeholders on required data and status
• Lead complex, matrixed teams executing multi‑sourcing, supplier recovery, modernization, and new entrant development efforts
• Collaborate with programs, finance, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to secure resources, validate investments, and drive transformation

Risk & Opportunity Management
• Identify, assess, and prioritize supply‑base risks—including ramp risks, material obsolescence, long‑lead constraints, and single‑point‑of‑failure suppliers

• Partner with Industrial Base Resiliency teams to accelerate DMSMS mitigation actions and implement enterprise‑level strategies for resiliency
• Track execution velocity and implement corrective actions based on performance gaps, risk frameworks, and supplier readiness assessments

Strategic Communication
• Present program status, capacity insights, investment outcomes, and risk posture to senior leadership, customers, and cross‑functional partners

• Develop clear, outward-facing communication to drive alignment across CGO leadership, programs, and the broader organization

Qualifications You Must Have
• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of related experience in engineering, supply chain, business, finance, or related field; or an advanced degree plus 7 years of related experience
• Experience managing complex supplier programs or industrial expansion initiatives
• Ability to travel domestically (and occasionally internationally) approximately 30%
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Qualifications We Prefer
• Experience with program management principles, IMS development, critical chain tools, risk management, action‑item tracking, and metrics management
• Background in propulsion, energetics, munitions, or complex manufacturing environments
• Experience with multi-sourcing, supplier startups, factory stand-ups, and accelerated qualification development
• Knowledge of financial forecasting, cost/schedule management, and capital investment validation
• Experience working with modernization efforts, material DMSMS mitigation, and producibility enhancements
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and data analysis tools
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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