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Principal Specialist, Program Planner

RTX Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. It is one of the largest aerospace and defense manufacturers globally by revenue and market capitalization.

RTX

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 87k-165k USD

United States only

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Date Posted:

2026-03-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-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

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Strategic Communications group is seeking an experienced program planning professional to support our 3rd Generation Development portfolio. This position works collaboratively with the scheduling SME, program manager, finance, contracts, and technical leads to develop, maintain, and evaluate performance against the Program Measurement Baseline (PMB). During the program execution phase, the Program Planner is the focal point for changes and updates to the IMS.

Candidate must be able to identify and recommend insightful mitigation plans to ensure that the IMS is used by program teams as a predictive model and as a valued management tool. This position requires a highly analytical, data driven, results oriented team member that proactively seeks out data, engages stakeholders, and facilitates closure of commitments. The applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with governmental and customer requirements.

This is a remote-based position supporting our Marlborough, MA location.

What You Will Do:

  • Responsible for the creation and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) compliant with government and corporate requirements, demonstrating required cost and schedule integration

  • Assist with planning and cost estimation activities, performing analysis and preparing reports to ensure programs meet or exceed scheduled commitments

  • Includes preparation of internal weekly and monthly program schedule review packages, as well as compliant external contractual data requirements list (CDRL) submittals

  • Participate in the preparation of schedules for all contract work, performing critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, variance analysis, and other forms of in-depth, actionable schedule-related analysis

  • Incorporate contractual and programmatic changes into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to maintain realistic, current contract schedule baselines

  • This position will support an Eastern Time Zone

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, Program Management or Program Planning & Scheduling or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3 years minimum relevant experience

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

  • Must have scheduling experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment

  • Must have experience using scheduling software to create and maintain industry-related schedules, including Microsoft MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar scheduling software

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience or familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business processes

  • Prior experience balancing technical, cost, schedule constraints to achieve customer satisfaction

  • Prior experience assisting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in planning, scheduling, and cost estimating activities

  • Prior experience with Risk and Opportunity Management

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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Salary: 87k-165k USD

Education

Bachelor degree

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5 years minimum

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About RTX

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Our customers in the aerospace and defense sectors face increasingly complex challenges that demand innovative and resilient solutions. From ensuring national security and enabling safe global travel to advancing space exploration, the stakes are incredibly high. That's why RTX is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. We understand that progress isn't inevitable; it's initiated by relentlessly asking tough questions and discovering groundbreaking answers. This commitment drives us to develop advanced systems and services that empower our commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Every day, our global team of over 185,000 employees across Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon works as one to solve the hardest problems in these critical industries. Whether it's manufacturing cutting-edge aircraft engines, developing sophisticated avionics and aerostructures, creating robust cybersecurity solutions, or producing guided missiles and air defense systems, our focus remains on delivering capabilities that make a tangible difference. For instance, an aircraft carrying our technology takes flight every second of every day, and approximately half of the world's population is protected by our defense products. We support 90% of all U.S. Department of Defense and commercial space launches and help ensure the safety and efficiency of 11 million air travel passengers daily. Our customers rely on us for solutions that span from the seabed to space, ensuring they have the most advanced capabilities to counter threats and achieve their missions. We are committed to advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems, and creating innovations that take us deeper into space, because the progress we make matters.

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Company-sponsored outings

An office perk.

Remote work program

Part of the company culture.

Employee stock purchase plan

Available as a financial benefit.

Charitable contribution matching

Available as a financial benefit.

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5000+ employees

Founded in

2020

Chief executive officer

Christopher T. Calio

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