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Senior Program Scheduler

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In-Office
Westford, MA
108K-205K Annually
Senior level
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Westford, MA
108K-205K Annually
Senior level
Leads scheduling for defense programs by owning integrated master schedules, coordinating cross-functional updates, analyzing critical paths and variances, reconciling cost and schedule performance, and supporting earned value reporting and program deliverables. The role partners with program, finance, engineering, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure contractual schedule objectives are met. It is remote with occasional onsite support in Westford, Massachusetts.
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Date Posted:

2026-11-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WESTFORD-WFD7 ~ 7 Technology Park Dr ~ BLDG 7

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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 Global Intelligent Sensing & Reconnaissance (Global ISR) business within the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) BU of Raytheon, is looking for a Sr Program Scheduler to lead numerous international programs, varying in size.  The role is remote and supports our site in Westford, MA; however, occasional onsite visits may be required to support certain activities. This is a unique role due to the entity being a hGoodrich business and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary.  We utilize hCollins SAP and Earned Value for Project tools.  Excellent communication skills are required for interactions with, and guidance for, cross-functional teams.


While in this role, the ideal candidate will provide guidance and analysis in the areas of Project Management, Scheduling, and Variance Analysis. The candidate will become an integral part of the Program Management Team providing advice, reporting needs, and analysis on creation and execution of the program plan. 


What You Will Do:

  • Work closely with cost analyst(s) and program team, monitoring and reporting performance against plans to ensure the contractual schedule objectives are met
  • Ensure cost and schedule are continuously reconciled, while taking steps to correct any mismatched items and addressing root causes
  • Ensure major projects are integrated across various functional groups including Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, OSC, etc.
  • Own project schedules, soliciting regular updates, identifying and resolving critical path and network logic conflicts
  • Utilize schedule analysis, metrics, milestone charts, earned value management, and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances
  • Work with IPT members to prepare, develop and coordinate the integrated master plans and integrated master schedules
  • Support and provide Program CDRLs related to the IMS
  • This is a remote role. However, onsite support to Westford, MA site may be required for certain activities

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Previous experience with Program Scheduling in Defense industry
  • Proficient with Microsoft Project
  • Typically requires a University Degree and 8+ years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Extensive experience in MS Excel 
  • Experience with Earned Value Concepts
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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 107,500 USD - 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.

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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