Hypersonics Growth Program Manager, Associate Director

Date Posted:
2025-11-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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:
Secret - Current

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.

The Advanced Hypersonic Weapons (AHW) Directorate within Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is responsible for design and maturation of next generation hypersonic and counter hypersonic weapons and associated technologies. The AHW portfolio contains a collection of development, CR&D, and IR&D programs that cater to broad customer base spanning across key services and research labs. We are seeking an Associate Director to serve as Growth Program Manager for the portfolio reporting directly to the Senior Director.

This position is onsite in Tucson, AZ and requires frequent travel for customer engagements.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with Sr Director and integrated functional teams to develop new business capture strategies and then lead the capture and management of the resulting projects
• Lead the development of production infrastructure, contracting, and investment strategies for the portfolio
• Oversee development and delivery of all proposals and white papers within the portfolio
• Prepare and deliver status, capability, and roadmap presentations to a wide range of government customers
• Manage the portfolio CRAD and IRAD efforts
• Management and reporting of portfolio NBI budget

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes
• Experience leading proposal activities
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain TS/SCI and program access after start

Qualifications We Prefer

• Existing TS/SCI clearance
• Program Management Level 4 Certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers.
• Experience with contract negotiations and execution with varying contract types (IDIQ, OTA, Etc)
• Familiarity with Long Range Planning development in conjunction with customer requirements
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and manage a high-mix workload with multiple projects
• Familiarity with government acquisition process
• Experience leading missile development activities
• Experience integrating systems on airborne, land-based, and/or sea-based platforms
• Experience with missile whole life considerations including but not limited to system safety and logistics

What We Offer

• 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.

• Relocation assistance is Not available for this position.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

• Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon- tucson,-az-location

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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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 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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