Principal Data Manager, Engineering Services

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 mandate‑driven businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities 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 Principal Data Manager identifies all data deliverables made part of a contract and subsequently builds a data track in a Product Data Management (PDM) system. The DM identifies, with help from the Program Office, the appropriate preparers, receives the data within PDM, reviews the data for compliance, solicits and secures appropriate programmatic approval, and delivers the information to the customer on time throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

In addition, DMs review sub‑tier contractor requirements, build data tracks for supplier submissions, receive data from various suppliers, and route for approval and/or incorporation into prime contractor deliverables to the customer while securing non‑deliverable program work products for configuration control in the PDM system and related tasks.

This position is in Tucson, Arizona.

• Identify all data deliverables part of a contract.
• Build a data track in a Product Data Management (PDM) system.
• Identify, with help from the Program Office, the appropriate preparers, receive the data within PDM, and review the data for compliance.
• Solicit and secure appropriate programmatic approval, and deliver the information to the customer on time throughout the lifecycle of the contract.
• Review sub‑tier contractor requirements, build data tracks for supplier submissions, and receive data from various suppliers.
• Route approval and/or incorporation into prime contractor deliverables for the customer.
• Secure non‑deliverable program work products for configuration control in the PDM system and related tasking.

• Bachelor’s degree OR, in the absence of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience with government standards and processes, such as EIA‑649, Configuration Management Standard, and GEIA‑859, Data Management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Current and active Government (DoD) security clearance.

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR, in the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret scheduling and milestone requirements with strong business acumen including planning, forecasting, analytical skills, and the ability to negotiate and influence.
• Ability to work in a team‑based environment with organizational and external customer contacts to meet project goals.
• Sense of urgency; ability to meet challenging deadlines and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and relational communication skills, and ability to collaborate across diverse personalities and skill sets.
• Experience generating Data Management productivity metrics and reports.
• Experience estimating, proposing, and managing Data Management cost and schedule on a program.
• Experience in Windchill or similar product data management (PDM) tools.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certification, with relevant experience.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• A robust total rewards package including compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career…