Associate Director, Capture Management - Missions Solutions & Payloads

Date Posted: 2026-06-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-REMOTE Position Role Type: Hybrid 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: TS/SCI - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Associate Director for Capture Management, reporting to the Mission Solutions & Payloads (MSP) Director of Capture Management, will be responsible for new strategic pursuits within the MSP business portfolio. Within MSP, we develop advanced space payloads, enabling technologies, and ground systems for multi-INT ISR, missile warning / tracking / defense, Earth observation, and space protection, across all orbit regimes, for missions broadly supporting US Government (USG), commercial, and international markets. The Associate Director will be critical to ensure that the company continues to capitalize on rapidly evolving demands by our Prime contractors and end customers. In this role, the Associate Director will lead opportunity assessments and qualification, development of competitive win strategies, and execution of comprehensive capture plans. The position requires strong technical and business acumen, along with the ability to coordinate and drive high performing pursuit teams that span engineering, program management, finance, supply chain and external partners. The Associate Director will have direct responsibility for managing capture resources, including staffing, schedules and budgets, while ensuring clear synchronized communications and alignment across Raytheon leadership and functional organizations. Success in this role will unlock opportunities for career growth, including potential development of new business portfolios, product line strategy, and cross-market / lines-of-business opportunities. Join a team that is driving growth and transformation of a business rooted in 60+ years of critical contributions and mission success for our customers. What You Will Do Develop and lead new business captures within MSP, building the teams, developing win strategies, guiding solutioning (technical and programmatic), leading gate reviews, and ensuring delivery of competitive bids Engage with customers and industry partners to understand architectures, requirements, acquisition plans, budgets, and key stakeholders to ensure offered solutions are compliant and discriminating Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal organizations and stakeholders across multiple levels (e.g., program managers, chief engineers, and finance) to ensure high-quality inputs and releasable products are developed to support the capture Create and deliver presentations and white papers to key customers and stakeholders in support of shaping strategies and broader capture plans Manage applicable resources, including staffing, new business funds, and coordination with internal IRAD/CAPEX investments Support MSP Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Planning (LRP) activities associated with key pursuits, investments, and strategy Work across a mixture of unclassified and classified pursuits Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) at the Federal, State/Local on Public Policy in their advocation and development of new technologies and our solutions Travel: Approximately 50 to 75%, Domestic Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years’ experience capture, proposal, price strategy, project management or grant writing, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience 3+ years as capture manager, proposal manager, cost/price strategist, within a capture team with USG (DoD, IC, Civil) customers pursuing contracts with values of at least $100M Experience leading teams in accomplishing project objectives within budget and schedule constraints Experience developing and delivering white papers, proposal elements, and executive-level briefings Experience with USG acquisition and planning/programming processes and interface with USSF, IC and or NASA/NOAA customers Qualifications We Prefer Current TS/SCI clearance Master's Degree or higher in an Engineering or Business discipline 10 years of work experience in the space industry in technical and programmatic roles, with at least 5+ years of capture and proposal experience with USG, commercial, and/or international customers pursuing contracts with values of at least $200M Prior experience supporting the development of space payloads, ground systems, or key elements of space missions (e.g., spacecraft, subsystems, operations) Direct space acquisition experience within the USG or National Labs (e.g., FFRDC or UARC) What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation assistance not available Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories). #LI-CC3# #LI-REMOTE 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.