Associate Director, Program Management

The Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) organization, part of our Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) SSBU within the Advanced Products and Solutions (APS) SBU is seeking an Associate Director (AD) within the Emerging Programs Directorate. This role focuses on capturing and executing strategic business initiatives to support Raytheon’s growth. It is located on‑site in Goleta, CA. The AD leads a team of program managers and is responsible for total program performance, including project execution, business goals and customer relationships for all programs within the team. What You Will Do Accountability for profit and loss, AOP development and execution, and EAC inputs Develop and execute program growth strategies Build and maintain relationships with the customers Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance Lead program reviews and program development through customer engagement, supplier management Develop and execute contingency plans to address potential risks and maintain program schedules Provide regular updates to program leadership and executive teams on progress, challenges, and milestones Lead proposals, negotiations, capture activities Manage direct reports including training, performance reviews, and guiding them through program challenges Travel to support the business as needed You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience. Program or project management experience leading development programs. Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs using program management tools such as EVMS, IMP, IMS, Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes. Experience supporting cross‑functional teams. Active and transferable Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance (prior to start date, ability to obtain program access after start). Qualifications should include Program Management Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain within one year. Proven success creating and maintaining strong executive‑level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, U.S. acquisition commands and internal peers. Experience working with government customers on large, complex programs with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external. Technical knowledge of Electronic Warfare systems and similar technologies. Basic understanding of the military operations community and logistics support structures. Experience leading capture activities. We Prefer Program Management Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain within one year. Proven success building and maintaining strong executive‑level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, acquisition commands and internal peers. What We Offer We value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration and innovation. The position is not eligible for relocation assistance. EEO Statement 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. More information about security clearances can be found on the U.S. Department of State website: #J-18808-Ljbffr