Mentor Protege Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

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 Mentor Protégé Program Manager will serve as a key driver in strengthening Raytheon’s Small Business Program by leading strategic mentorship initiatives under the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program. Reporting to the Associate Director of the Small Business Program, this leader will shape long-term supplier capability development, expand subcontracting pathways across RTX, and ensure disciplined execution of government-sponsored mentorship agreements.

This role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in program management, federal acquisition regulations, and supplier development. The Program Manager collaborates across supply chain, engineering, program offices, and government stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-impact mentoring engagements and position protégé firms for sustained growth within Raytheon programs.

This position directly advances Raytheon’s commitment to supplier resilience, small business development, and mission-ready performance across the enterprise.

What You Will Do:

• Foster productive, long-term strategic partnerships by strengthening and expanding the capabilities of our protégé firms.
• Collaborate closely with government customers, including Program Offices and DoD Small Business Offices, to ensure compliance with obligations under Mentor-Protégé agreements. Responsibilities include preparing periodic reports and participating in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with government stakeholders.
• Lead the development of Mentor-Protégé proposals and the preparation of Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Expand subcontracting opportunities by encouraging subcontracting with protégés across all RTX businesses.
• Manage contracting, budgets and schedules to ensure that tasks are conducted in a timely manner and objectives are met.
• Partner with Supplier Management Commodities and Strategic Business Units (SBUs) to identify suppliers for mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience
• Experience managing teams and tracking performance
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS), other related supplements, with experience researching and utilizing these federal acquisition regulations in relationship to the Mentor Protégé Manager.
• Ability to obtain a DoD clearance
• Flexibility to travel as needed
• Experience with MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous experience providing support to small businesses under the Mentor Protégé Program
• Program Management certification
• Experience providing proposal support

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.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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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