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

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.

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