Director, Undersea Systems

Date Posted:
2025-12-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
RI101: 1847 W Main Rd 1847 W. Main Road Nimitz Building, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 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:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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 Naval Systems and Sustainment (NSS) Sub-Strategic Business Unit is seeking a Director of Program Management to lead the Undersea Systems portfolio. This position will report directly to the NSS Vice President and be a member on the NSS Leadership Team staff. The Director will lead a staff of program managers and multi-functional teams across multiple locations and rely on a key set of suppliers to execute the worldwide deployment of teams that support products jointly with our Customer to ensure warfighter effectiveness is not compromised and contract incentives are met. This position requires a high level of leadership and management to achieve technical, cost and schedule requirements necessary to meet the Naval Systems & Sustainment SSBU Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Plan (LRP), while also meeting the expectations and contractual requirements of the US Navy and International customers.

**This position is an onsite role based at our Portsmouth, RI or Tewksbury, MA site.

**Relocation assistance is NOT available

What You Will Do:

• Lead a cross-functional and geographically versatile team in the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to grow and expand the portfolio. Communicate strategy and vision to gain buy-in from senior leaders across the business; secure resources to execute the strategy; and continually assess/evolve the strategy to meet changing business and environmental demands.
• Work closely with the NSS Vice President and other members of the NSS team on myriad of leadership tasks and business initiatives including but not limited to short- and long-term goal setting; long-range financial planning; and organizational development.
• Program Leader responsible for execution, staff development, critical Integrated Product Team and Control Account Manager across all portfolio contracts to meet cost and schedule commitments.
• Execute with Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTLs) and lead engineering staff across multiple functions to improve efficiency with actionable metrics that achieve goals and increased availability.
• Interface directly with the customer representatives Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to collaborate on the direction of the program
• Lead assessment and corrective action on the performance of the program through analysis of current earned value and technical metrics
• Interface with senior Raytheon portfolio leadership to report status, represent the program and customer needs, and advocate for the portfolio of products
• Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
• Attract, retain, supervise, and develop talent

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years' experience
• Prior Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Estimate at Completions (EACs), etc.
• Prior Experience leading proposal activity and franchise capture experience
• Prior Experience leading cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to, any combination of the following: Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, and/or administrative functions
• Prior Experience engaging and reporting on key program information (ex: metrics, schedules etc.)
• Prior program/project management experience
• Prior experience leading or managing teams directly or indirectly
• Program Management Level 2 Certified or ability to achieve certification within 1 year

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated program execution experience managing program staffing, assignments and resources.
• Proven success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to facilitate teamwork across functions
• Experience leveraging strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills to drive execution, coordination, and growth strategies
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Decision Making and Analytical Thinking
• Knowledge of US and International Navy missions and strong ties throughout the customer community that are critical to successfully fielding complex systems
• Undersea technical background/knowledge

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 - Not Available Currently

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.
• Location: Portsmouth, RI or Tewksbury, MA
• 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

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 176,000 USD - 352,000 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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