Associate Director of Operations and Supply Chain

Date Posted: 2026-07-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01 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: DoD Clearance: Secret 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon has an immediate opportunity for an Associate Director of Operations and Supply Chain reporting to the Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) Business Unit in Goleta, CA. This critical leadership role directs operations and supply chain execution across multiple classified and non‑classified production sites, ensuring the organization meets current program commitments while scaling for future growth. The successful candidate will lead long‑range SIOP, capacity planning, supplier readiness, and capital investment strategies, aligning factory performance and supply chain capability with a rapidly expanding portfolio. This position operates across a geographically dispersed enterprise, driving cross‑functional integration, transitioning programs from development to production, and preparing the operational infrastructure to support significant future program ramps and enterprise growth. What You Will Do Lead operations and supply chain execution across multiple production sites supporting emerging and classified programs. Own SIOP, S&OP/S&OE, capacity planning, capital strategy development, and supplier performance management. Develop and implement long‑range capital plans for factory layout, equipment investments, and infrastructure to support future production growth. Drive supply chain strategy including supplier qualification, capacity assessments, and long-term resilience planning. Coordinate operations strategy, demand alignment, staffing, and readiness across geographically dispersed locations. Lead the operational transition of programs from development into LRIP and full‑rate production. Develop and implement cost, schedule, and performance plans aligned to enterprise growth projections. Influence cross‑functional stakeholders—engineering, program management, finance, and quality—on SIOP, capital decisions, and risk mitigation actions. Ensure compliance across classified environments, secure supply chains, export-controlled materials, and rigorous customer requirements. Support bids and proposals, including make/where planning, factory capacity alignment, and long‑range operations requirements. Build and lead a multi‑disciplinary organization capable of supporting increasing scale, complexity, and long-term revenue expansion. Lead in classified environments and manage complex supplier ecosystems. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience. Previous experience as a people manager such as supervisor, lead, hiring manager with employee performance responsibility. Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations, supply chain, and/or manufacturing. Qualifications We Prefer Experience leading multi‑site operations or supply chain organizations. Experience in SIOP, capacity planning, capital strategy, and supplier readiness. Experience with manufacturing readiness, transition-to-production (T2P), lean principles, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of MRP, SAP/PRISM, and factory planning systems. 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. 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.