Breanne M. Escalante
Tucson
Summary
Dynamic executive with a proven track record at Raytheon, leading multi-billion dollar portfolios and driving profitability through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Achieved record contract wins and enhanced operational efficiency, while fostering team diversity. Expertise in program management and financial operations, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations. Holds active Top Secret/SCI clearance (DoI: 2023).
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Air Dominance
Raytheon
Tucson
06.2024 - Current
- Lead a $4B portfolio, including AMRAAM production, proprietary programs, and large-scale software development, overseeing more than 2,500 personnel across multiple sites.
- Mitigated further profit margin erosion and 12-month schedule delays within 90 days by implementing a realistic production plan, restoring Pentagon confidence.
- Doubled AMRAAM output in 2024 vs. 2023, with a projected 100% increase in 2025, achieved a 25% performance improvement in Q1 2025.
- Secured a record-breaking $1.2B AMRAAM contract within 60 days, resolving a four-month negotiation stalemate.
- Expanded international presence from 42 to 44 countries in 8 months, strengthening global partnerships.
Executive Leader, Proprietary Program Portfolio
Raytheon
Tucson
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Directed a $1B portfolio of proprietary programs, transforming a development-focused organization into a production powerhouse.
- Led a $750M EMD proposal win while delivering proof-of-concept work on time and under budget.
- Boosted profitability by 2% on a $500M backlog, achieving over 95% award fees across multiple contract types.
- Negotiated double-digit profit margins on cost-plus contracts, improving margins by 1%.
- Instituted EVM culture, enhancing leadership's financial acumen, and proactive decision-making.
Executive Leader, Long Range Precision Fires Portfolio
Raytheon
Tucson
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed a $750M portfolio, including Excalibur Ib and Hit-to-Kill programs, growing it to over $1B through strategic wins.
- Won a $400M Hit-to-Kill EMD Phase II contract by integrating combat-proven solutions with backward compatibility.
- Delivered 40%+ profit margins across an $80M production program, maintaining 20+ months of on-time delivery, and 95% reliability.
- Reduced organizational redundancies by 10%, increasing profit margins to 42%.
- Enhanced portfolio diversity by 20% in 2021, fostering an inclusive team culture.
TOW® Weapon System Director
Raytheon
Tucson
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed $700M TOW program, consistently surpassing performance benchmarks.
- Enhanced profit margins by 15% via timely, cost-efficient deliveries.
- Mitigated $10 million in cost overruns by resolving supply chain issues with key suppliers.
- Expanded foreign military sales through innovative offset funding partnerships.
TOW® Production Program Manager
Raytheon
Tucson
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Reduced cost risks by $30M and doubled factory output.
Operations/Supply Chain and Production Program Manager
Raytheon
Tucson
01.2006 - 12.2017
- Multiple programs with proven performance in increasing supply chain efficiency across 10+ factories, reduced cycle times by 50% and improved profit margins (>8%).
Education
MBA -
University of Phoenix
09.2010
BA - Political Science
University of Florida
05.2003
Skills
- Profit and Loss Leadership
- Program and Portfolio Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Finance and Business Operations
- Technical Management
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Proposal Development
- DoD/Other Agency Contracting
- Stakeholder Engagement (SES, Flag Officer, Congressional)
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Team Building and Diversity Initiatives
Certification
- Raytheon Accelerating Learning Institute for Future Executives
- “RiseUp” Women Executive Mentoring Program
- Simmons Institute for Leadership Women’s Conference
Accomplishments
- Chairman’s Award, Raytheon, 2022
- Program Manager of the Year, Raytheon, 2019
- President’s Award, Raytheon, 2014, 2019
- Operations/Quality Excellence Award, Raytheon, 2017
Timeline
Vice President, Air Dominance
Raytheon
06.2024 - Current
Executive Leader, Proprietary Program Portfolio
Raytheon
10.2022 - 06.2024
Executive Leader, Long Range Precision Fires Portfolio
Raytheon
10.2020 - 10.2022
TOW® Weapon System Director
Raytheon
09.2019 - 10.2020
TOW® Production Program Manager
Raytheon
01.2017 - 12.2019
Operations/Supply Chain and Production Program Manager
Raytheon
01.2006 - 12.2017
MBA -
University of Phoenix
BA - Political Science
University of Florida