Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Posting Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist - Sensor Portfolio

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.

This position serves as the Continuous Improvement Specialist - Sensor Portfolio, reporting to the Executive Director of the Sensor Portfolio and interfacing and supporting all directorates in Sensor Operations.  The Continuous Improvement Specialist will serve as the facilitator and/or lead for numerous organization initiatives and projects across Sensor Operations.  In addition, this role will support similar activities for the Director of Operations of the Radio Frequency Technologies (RFT).  As a member of the Sensor Operations leadership team, this position will work closely with Make Center Directors, Factory Operations Managers, Production Control Leaders, and supporting Cross Functional teams to solicit and organize information and assist with day-to-day operations.  This position requires discretion and safeguarding of sensitive personnel, business, and proprietary information.

This is a rotational role with typical assignment lasting 18 months.

What You Will Do

• Solicit and gather information/data from multiple sources and synthesize into concise executive level briefings.
• Maintain standard work and facilitate Ops Review, Staff meetings, Tier V, All-Hands and sessions related to goal alignment.
• Act as the CORE focal for the RFT and Sensor Portfolio organizations and maintain domain artifacts: SIPOC, Maturity Assessment, MFA, Macro Plan, Control Tower, CORE Control Room, etc.
• Represent the executive director when necessary, conveying their directives and decisions clearly and accurately.
• Act as liaison between the executive director and other teams, departments, functions, organizations, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and documents required by the executive director and directors.
• Prioritize requests and actions based on critical business needs.
• Lead org wide initiatives, special projects, and strategic assignments as directed by the executive director.
• Effectively work multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain Raytheon-wide support networks to facilitate and leverage the broad resources available.
• Manage and streamline communications for the entire Sensor Portfolio organization, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Assist across the portfolio to ensure collaboration.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and 5 years’ experience of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree and 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrative capability to operate in an unstructured (minimal guidance) environment. Demonstrated experience of taking initiative and exercising sound business judgment.
• Process and detail-oriented, timely and responsive, and have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced business environment.
• Creative, innovative troubleshooter possessing very strong organization, coordination, planning, analytical, teaming and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated experience applying high situational awareness, patience, diplomatic skills, and the ability to produce under stressful conditions, including demanding customers and schedules.

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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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

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The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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