APEX Program Director

Date Posted:

2026-07-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the accountable and responsible leader for program cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Direct internal and cross-functional teams to meet contractual milestones and quality objectives.

• Drive disciplined program execution through risk management, schedule analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Interface directly with customers, subcontractors, and internal executives to communicate program status, risks, and opportunities.

• Oversee the execution of a FFP civils construction project.

• Develop and maintain a healthy working relationship with the Government Leadership Team to facilitate a relationship built on trust and partnership.

• Secure follow on contract work through effective shaping and capture management.

• Implement modernized software development processes, converting legacy processes to a scaled Agile model.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• An active and in-scope TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required for consideration. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience.

• Program Management experience leading complex, high value development contracts.

• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management

• Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.

• Raytheon Program Management certification at level 3, or the ability to obtain the certification in less than 1 year.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CORE Professional or higher certification.

• Knowledge and understanding of Agile Development.

• Experience with Firm Fixed Price contract execution.

• Knowledge and experience with Civil construction.

• Experience delivering and sustaining work products across multiple, geographically diverse locations

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

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.

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending