NAM Operations Director

Date Posted: 2026-07-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022 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 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. Raytheon is seeking a Director, Operations for the Naval Air Missiles (NAM) portfolio. This role is responsible for leading end-to-end operational execution across major missile programs including Tomahawk, AIM‑9X, JSOW, and NSM. This role ensures that programs meet production, quality, cost, and delivery objectives while driving significant operational scale-up, with production increasing across multiple facilities. The position partners closely with senior RTX leadership, government stakeholders, VP-level customers, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with a rapidly growing portfolio. The role operates in a high‑visibility, high‑pressure environment requiring exceptional leadership, and innovation capabilities. Director, Operations for the Naval Air Missiles portfolio to be located onsite in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate will be responsible for directly leading a team of Program Operations Managers while overseeing a dynamic and complex program. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing program, operations strategies, Long-range planning, material forecasting oversight, quarterly EACs reviews, Metrics and Data Analytics, and the overall execution of the program(s). What You Will Do: Work closely with Program Management, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Engineering, Quality, Production Control and Procurement to ensure successful supplier/factory management and execution in supporting program needs and requirements Long range planning, AOP responsibility and generation, Quarterly EAC review’s, and Risk & Opportunity Management Monitor and manage key performance metrics including Hours Per Unit (HPU) and On-Time Delivery (OTD). Customer Proposal & Gate Review Support Develop and execute operations strategies which support Customer requirements and meet Program objectives Issue/Conflict resolution within organizations, between organizations and with suppliers and/or customers Travel Domestically/Internationally, as required Lead a team of Operations Managers Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience Experience managing production deliveries and performing Estimate at Complete (EAC) activities Professional experience leading a defense production program within an operations environment 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. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience leading personnel and teams in matrixed organizations as a collaborative leader that shares program information and requirements to enable success. Material Sales forecasting and execution experience Experience managing teams using data driven analysis of production deliverables Previous experience with recertification processes and warranty deliverables Experience leading cost reduction or process improvement initiatives Learn More & Apply Now! Relocation Eligible 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. Clearance Information: 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: 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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.