Associate Director: AST Business Strategy Lead (ONSITE)

Date Posted: 2026-06-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-DULLES-760 ~ 22260 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 60 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: TS/SCI without Polygraph Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Applied Signal Technologies, Managed by Collins Aerospace Raytheon Applied Signal Technology (AST) seeks an Associate Director to serve as the Business Strategy Lead (BSL) for National Systems Division (NSD). The BSL is responsible for the identification, development, coordination, and execution of division strategies to capture new markets and adjacencies to existing NSD programs. The BSL is expected to build rapport across the customer community, becoming a trusted representative of AST with a strong mission-first focus. This role requires a self-starter with excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of the culture of NSD’s customer base, and possess broad familiarity with Intelligence Community, its capabilities, and its mission. The individual in the position is expected to think and act strategically, helping to tie technology to current and future customer mission needs. Experience with pipeline management, proposal management, Government acquisition processes, and an understanding of the competitive proposal process is highly valued, along with the willingness to serve as a Program Manager when needed on programs. A passion for our customer’s mission and is expected to continue to cultivate a mission-first culture within Applied Signal Technology. What You Will Do Engage new and existing customers, conduct market analyses, and leverage prior experience to identify customer trends and the addressable market for AST technologies. Advise division and corporate senior management on recommended internal investment strategies to align AST capabilities to be competitive within the new markets. Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships within the industrial base. Managing the division’s marketing budget and may lead select Research and Development investment activities on behalf of the division. Assist senior management, program managers, capture managers, and cross-discipline technical staff in transition of AST technology into customer spaces to meet the current and future needs of our customers. Maintain division level metrics to document the ROI of the division’s investments and will serve as liaison to the AST Strategy and Business Development organization to ensure aggregation of metrics and coordination of business activities at the AST corporate level. Serve on the leadership team for the division. Work collaboratively and constructively with the program execution director and the technical director to define overall strategies for the division as well as identify areas for improvement. Forming and leading high-performance teams. Travel ~20% of the time to visit customers and other AST locations spread throughout the United States. Qualifications You Must Have 15+ years combined in the intelligence industry as a systems engineer / program manager / senior leader with extensive experience in direct customer interaction Experience creating and executing multi-year strategic plans aligned with technology maturation for intelligence community missions Demonstrated understanding of Government acquisition processes Experience in the contract proposal process for US Government contracts Demonstrated knowledge of program management processes for execution of complex programs Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain SCI and Polygraph after start Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience Qualifications We Prefer 12+ years of experience in the SIGINT domain Practical knowledge of AST’s customer Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and familiarity with deployed products and systems Understanding of telecommunications and data communications system concepts and/or digital signal processing (DSP) Understanding of broadband communications including network operations, transport structures and switching equipment; or deep understanding of a related area and the demonstrated ability to come up to speed quickly Existing TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph What We Offer Benefits Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program And more! Eligible for relocation Learn More & Apply Now! Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 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 172,900 USD - 328,700 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.