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Date Posted:

2026-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

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 Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world 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 market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon – Naval Systems & Sustainment (NSS) / Ship Systems Integration & Sustainment (SSI&S) is looking for an Associate Director, Program Management candidate. The candidate would be responsible for leading the Ship Systems Integration (SSI) portfolio, including the Zumwalt Class Destroyer, Polar Security Cutter, and other ship class C4I programs. This role is also responsible for developing and executing a portfolio growth strategy to expand into exciting new areas such as combat system transformation, new combat system development, and increasing Raytheon-provided C5ISR solutions and services across numerous new domestic and international ship classes.

The ideal candidate would possess a deep and varied technical background in support of contract capture and portfolio growth.  There are tremendous growth opportunities domestically and internationally, providing integrated Raytheon solutions and services for our customers.  In this role you have strong financial and business acumen with a proven and successful track record of managing large and complex teams, navigating complex challenges, in dynamic environments. 

This selected candidate will report to the Director of Ship Systems Integration & Sustainment (SSI&S).

**This is an onsite position at either our Portsmouth, RI or Tewksbury, MA facilities

**Relocation assistance is NOT currently available

Will You Will Do:

• Associate Director - Program Manager, with direct reports, responsible for the execution of approximately $200M in annual sales.
• Establish program plans, metrics, schedules, budgets, business cases and lead the Program Management Team (PMT) to ensure on time IOT (contractual) execution within schedule and budget.
• Responsibilities also include Raytheon command media compliance, RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) Gating Requirements, Estimate at Completion (EAC) approvals, along with weekly / monthly Depot and customer (internal / external) reviews.
• Ensure that all functional areas, including Program, finance, quality, Logistics, operations are aligned to perform in a coordinated and effective manner to meet business, program, and customer (internal & external) commitments.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities with the Program Management Team and maintain a comprehensive and regularly updated register.
• Facilitate and drive empowerment amongst the Team, recognize achievements, and create a highly motivated Team to ensure customer commitments are met.  
• Demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership team to build a strategic blueprint for future Combat System Integration opportunities
• Working with a cross functional Team generating proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Director level reporting in an SSIS business support role.

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 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Prior program management / leadership management experience
• Prior experience leading cross-functional teams (i.e.: Engineering, Quality, Finance etc.)
• Strong customer relationship experience (Internal & External)
• Program Management Level 5 Certification or equivalent.
• Strong Financial and Business acumen
• Prior Profit & Loss experience as well as ownership
• Prior experience with Proposal and Basis of Estimates (BOE) or equivalent

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong communications skills.
• Managed Earned Value (EV) programs and complex schedules, using Microsoft Project and related tools. 
• Experience with Jira, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE), and RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Office suite.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs.
• Experience with business and/or program management tools or systems.
• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, internal / external customers, government representatives, and peers.

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

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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