ESSM Business Operations Manager

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-810 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 810 (External Site)

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The ESSM Portfolio has an opening for a Business Operations Manager position reporting to the ESSM Portfolio Director.   This position will support program leadership as a member of the program leadership team, and work with the respective integrated program managers and cross product teams. 

The Business Operations Manager is responsible for driving program execution, alignment, and cadence through coordination of schedule/event management and direct engagement with the program teams and functional partners. In pursuit of day-to-day program cadence excellence, this role must work assigned tasks quickly, efficiently, effectively, and proactively identify priorities and areas for improvement. The PEM will also coordinate program and customer interactions to optimize program effectiveness and facilitate an effective working environment. 

ESSM is a large, global program in need of daily oversight ensuring communications, cadence and integration are sustained as a top priority.

**This position will be onsite at our East Herman's Road, Bldg. 810 facility in Tucson, Arizona.

**Relocation Assistance is NOT currently available

Will You Will Do:

• Partner with ESSM LT to ensure day-to-day program execution cadence (battle rhythm), (ex. Manage aspects of projects and special assignments)
• Prepare the ESSM Portfolio communication messaging for delivery to the Shipboard Missile SSBU & Naval Power Leadership Team
• Coordinate, plan, and manage strategic meetings for the ESSM Portfolio such as Town Halls, All Hands, skip levels, program planning, orientation and key customer engagements
• Develop and manage product area webpage as well as onboarding and orientation programs
• Manage and drive day-to-day program execution cadence (battle rhythm) of the portfolio
• Capture and track program action items to completion and work with action owners to ensure timely satisfactory closure of actions, including actions owed to senior leadership above the program level
• Identify and drive actions needed for key program assessments and metrics
• Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with contract requirements and Raytheon’s Lifecycle Product Management (RLPM), such as gate reviews and the GEM tool, the program earned value management system (EVMS), and both corporate- and business-level policies and procedures
• Prepare the ESSM Portfolio communication messaging for delivery to the Shipboard Missile SSBU & Naval Power Leadership Team
• Facilitate discussions across the program team to develop program strategies toward major milestones.
• Coordinate, plan, and manage strategic meetings for the ESSM Portfolio such as Town Halls, All Hands, skip levels, program planning, orientation and key customer engagements
• Coordinate customer program reviews, prepare for customer visits.
• Develop and maintain Program Management Plans and Program Directives, consistent with program requirements and Raytheon policies.
• Develop and manage product area webpage as well as onboarding and orientation programs
• Develop program-enhancing partnerships with internal functional organizations (typically organized into integrated product teams (IPTs) and/or cross product teams (CPTs)) including but not limited to Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management (CDRL support), and administrative functions.
• Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
• Set budgetary guidelines and directs the performance of Portfolio Overhead allocation
• Support the program risk and opportunity process, in accordance with specific financial goals and obligations
• Ability to confidently interface and influence at all levels within the organization
• Ability to travel as needed

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables
• How to lead in a complex, fast paced, growing global business

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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
• Prior program, project or business management experience
• Prior experience working cross functionally (i.e.: Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience supporting, preferably owning and driving, program execution needs
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to drive priorities in a fast-pace, dynamic program
• Effective influential communicator
• Experience working with cross functional teams and across teams to achieve a designated end goal
• Previous experience supporting programs and office spaces in a classified environment, with demonstrated knowledge of security practices to include open / close procedures
• Experience in scheduling, operating, and securing classified telecommunication systems (video and voice)
• Demonstrated experience with Global Trade/ITAR compliance
• Experience operating in an Agile environment
• Experience conducting international business and managing cross-cultural communication

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 – NOT AVAILABLE

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.
• Location:   Tucson, AZ
• 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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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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