Full-Time

Senior Program Planner 2

Updated on 8/24/2026

RTX

RTX

10,001+ employees

Defense and commercial aerospace conglomerate

Compensation Overview

$107.5k - $204.5k/yr

+ Annual incentive compensation + Signing bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Tucson, AZ, USA

In Person

This is an onsite role in a classified area in Tucson, Arizona. Relocation is available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of Program Planning, Scheduling, or Project Management experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a United States government-issued Secret clearance is required, and United States citizenship is required.
  • Prior work experience using software designed for creating and maintaining industry-related schedules, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar scheduling software.
  • Prior work experience developing Integrated Master Schedules and/or evaluating critical paths and workflows.
  • Prior work experience with an Earned Value Management System or a similar business process.
Responsibilities
  • Understand the program technical and programmatic solution and partner with the program team to lead integration of that solution into the Integrated Master Schedule baseline plan, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical requirements are fully integrated into the execution plan.
  • Lead creation and maintenance of compliant Integrated Master Schedules based on customer requirements that achieve necessary cost and schedule integration.
  • Lead and support the team to ensure the program plan and Integrated Master Schedule are developed consistently with the Integrated Product Development System and program life cycle; review planned work for accuracy and identify missing or improperly planned work.
  • Create, use, and recommend appropriate alternative or supplemental program management plans and artifacts, including HUM, Master Phasing Schedule, and First Unit Flow, to help the program team understand and manage the plan.
  • Conduct and explain Schedule Risk Analysis results to program teams, interpret results, and integrate mitigation plans into the Integrated Master Schedule and schedule risks into the Risk Management process with assistance from a Schedule Risk Analysis subject matter expert.
  • Provide weekly and monthly planning metrics on schedule status, baseline maintenance, critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, and network logic validation using appropriate Earned Value Management System processes.
  • Mentor and train junior planners.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective integration and maintenance in the Integrated Master Schedule of technical, schedule, and cost elements in an Earned Value Management System environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand the program technical and programmatic solution and lead integration and modeling of that solution into the Integrated Master Schedule.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze Schedule Risk Analysis results, program schedule risk and opportunity drivers, and schedule probability of success.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Planning and functional organization subject matter experts to support their program teams.
  • Understanding of hardware and software development life cycles and exposure to agile methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, teach, and support proper scheduling and Earned Value Management System techniques and principles for project personnel or teams of varying sizes and backgrounds.
  • Ability to understand different perspectives and ask appropriate questions to ensure Integrated Master Schedule integrity.
  • Ability to identify and drive process improvements and work with the team to develop solutions and solve problems.

RTX is a large aerospace and defense company formed by the 2020 merger of Raytheon Technologies and United Technologies’ aerospace businesses. It develops and delivers defense systems, advanced radar, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions, as well as commercial aircraft engines, avionics, and related aerospace technologies. Its products combine sensors, weapons, propulsion, and software to enable both military and civilian aviation. RTX differentiates itself through scale and a diversified portfolio that spans high-end defense capabilities and broad commercial aerospace, offering end-to-end systems from engines to electronic systems and software. The company aims to invest in future aerospace technologies such as hypersonics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable aviation, while managing a large backlog of orders and navigating global supply chains to serve both defense and commercial customers.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • RTX raised 2026 sales guidance to $95–$96 billion after Q2 organic growth.
  • Tomahawk output rises toward 1,000 annually, with $22.9 billion Navy funding secured.
  • Commercial aftermarket sales rose 18%, boosting cash flow as engine deliveries recovered.

What critics are saying

  • Pratt & Whitney’s GTF defects grounded airline fleets and keep Airbus threatening damages.
  • Airbus seeks compensation in 2026, and ITA Airways weighs litigation over Pratt faults.
  • Powder-metal GTF repairs still cost RTX about $150 million quarterly, pressuring margins.

What makes RTX unique

  • RTX combines Pratt engines, Collins avionics, and Raytheon missiles across one platform.
  • RTX backlog reached $289 billion in Q2 2026, spanning defense and commercial demand.
  • Raytheon’s Tomahawk contract and classified awards cement RTX’s scale in munitions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Scholar Program

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
PR Newswire
Aug 17th, 2026
RTX's Raytheon wins $22.9B contract to accelerate Tomahawk missile production

Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a seven-year, $22.9 billion contract from the US Navy to accelerate production of Tomahawk cruise missiles. The agreement, part of the Department of War's Arsenal of Freedom initiative, will support ramping annual production to over 1,000 missiles. RTX has already tripled Tomahawk deliveries in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The contract will enable the company to expand capacity and work with hundreds of suppliers nationwide to scale output. Tomahawk cruise missiles provide long-range strike capabilities, allowing the Navy to target hostile forces from hundreds of miles away across multiple launch platforms.

PR Newswire
Aug 10th, 2026
RTX's Raytheon demonstrates new unmanned undersea vehicle with 2,000 nautical mile range

Raytheon, an RTX business, and Composite Energy Technologies have successfully demonstrated HADALUS, a new unmanned undersea vehicle, during a US Navy exercise. The 34-foot UUV completed at-sea missions whilst submerged, marking the first time the Navy has witnessed this integrated capability in water. HADALUS features a carbon-fibre design with over 2,000 nautical miles of endurance. The vehicle costs roughly one-third to one-fifth of comparable long-endurance vehicles. The companies progressed from conceptual sketch to working prototype in under 18 months. The demonstration showcased the UUV's ability to perform detect, reacquire, and engage functions within a single mission. "By tightly coupling design, integration and at-sea experimentation, we've proven we can bring new autonomous solutions to the fleet quickly and cost-effectively," said Jen Gauthier, vice president at Raytheon.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 3rd, 2026
RTX's Raytheon installs first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at Wallops Island for US Navy destroyer upgrade

Raytheon, an RTX business, has installed the first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at the Surface Combat Systems Center at Wallops Island, Virginia. The installation marks a milestone for the US Navy's Flight IIA Destroyer modernisation programme. The land-based test facility will support radar testing and power system integration before installation on USS Pinckney (DDG 91), the first ship scheduled for the SPY-6(V)4 backfit from late 2026 to 2028. Testing will begin later this year and continue through mid-2028. SPY-6 variants are already onboard two commissioned Navy ships, with 11 additional vessels undergoing testing. Over the next decade, more than 50 Navy ships are expected to deploy SPY-6 radars. Raytheon has invested $800 million in manufacturing facilities and aims to double production by 2028.

PR Newswire
Jul 31st, 2026
RTX's Pratt & Whitney secures $1.3B contract for F135 engine spare parts

RTX's Pratt & Whitney has secured a nearly $1.3 billion contract for F135 engine spare parts. The Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract will fund fiscal year 2026 requirements for initial spare parts, deployable packages, depot lay-ins and support equipment for US and international F-35 customers. The F135 engine powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. Pratt & Whitney maintains a global sustainment network supporting 42 bases and 13 ships worldwide. The company has delivered more than 1,500 F135 production engines to customers across 20 allied nations. The upcoming F135 Engine Core Upgrade will leverage the existing sustainment network to provide enhanced capability and fleet readiness.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 31st, 2026
US Pentagon signs seven-year deals with L3Harris and Lockheed Martin to expand missile defense production

The US Defense Department announced two seven-year agreements with L3Harris Technologies and Lockheed Martin on 27 July to expand propulsion capacity for Patriot and THAAD interceptors, addressing missile defence system shortages driven by Iran tensions. RTX also benefits as a key contractor and supplier for these systems. L3Harris is up 3% this year, whilst RTX and Lockheed Martin have gained more than 17% and 19% respectively. Lockheed reported Q2 revenue of $20.1 billion, up 11% year over year, with a record backlog of $230 billion. Through its Aerojet Rocketdyne business, L3Harris supplies solid-rocket motors for THAAD and Patriot missiles, benefiting from demand regardless of contract awards.