Digital Program Lead (DPL) – Naval Air Advanced (NAA)

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-800 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 800

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Job Description

Digital Program Lead (DPL)

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

 

Raytheon has an exciting, high‑impact opportunity for a Digital Program Lead (DPL) within the Naval Power Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role provides senior digital leadership for the Naval Air Missiles (NAM SSBU) in Tucson, AZ, supporting Naval Air Advanced programs and proprietary/SAP initiatives. The DPL is responsible for defining and executing the digital strategy and modernization roadmap across highly classified environments, ensuring all digital systems, tools, infrastructure, and security capabilities are mission‑ready, compliant, and aligned with program performance objectives. The role oversees a multi‑million‑dollar digital portfolio, driving secure integration, modernization, and lifecycle sustainment across complex, multi‑year production and development efforts while ensuring continuous digital readiness in support of mission execution.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary DT interface for program leadership, program management teams, and functional partners; acting as a strategic business partner, escalation point, and driving force behind digital transformation across a complex, multi-year, high-visibility program. This role operates in a cross-functional environment, ensuring fully integrated DT support from program start-up through sustainment. This is an on-site position requiring presence in Tucson, AZ five days per week, with relocation available for qualified applicants.

 

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the senior DT touchpoint for SBU Leadership, Program Management, and SSBU Directors, acting as a strategic partner, decision influencer, and escalation point for digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead the development, ownership, and execution of a strategic DT roadmap that aligns digital capabilities with the Tomahawk program’s cost, schedule, performance, and modernization needs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and root-cause analysis to overcome complex digital challenges that impact program execution
• Manage program digital financials, including a $35M+ portfolio, EVMS reporting, staffing strategies, performance metrics, and operations reviews.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and proposal teams to capture requirements, build executable digital plans, and ensure all program phases are supported with the right tools, infrastructure, and resources
• Oversee the Program Annual Operating Plan (AOP), capital and expense spending, and ensure digital compliance with security and infrastructure regulations including DFARS, CMMC, RMF, and JSIG.
• Lead and direct DT personnel, internal resources, and third-party partners to advance Agile ways of working, innovate digital solutions, and streamline procurement and delivery of technical capabilities

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience.

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

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience as an Agile Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Product Manager, leading cross-functional teams. PMP or PMX/CMX certification highly desired.
• Experience in project management, risk/opportunity analysis, cost analysis (CAM), and tracking performance across large, complex programs.
• Experience with software development, systems integration, DevSecOps, continuous improvement, and testing processes throughout the full lifecycle.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, lead large backlogs/portfolios, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in business case development, ROI modeling, contract/SOW negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.

 

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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