Alternate Missions and Space Program Manager, Associate Director

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Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928 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: Top 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. We are currently seeking an Associate Director to serve as a Program Manager for the Alternate Missions and Space (AMS) portfolio. The AMS portfolio is part of Raytheon’s Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit and is responsible for developing systems that push the boundaries of the state of the art. Focused on both improving performance and lowering cost, AMS has a broad range of development efforts funded by various DoD customers including the services and research labs. In addition, AMS is involved in IRAD projects that explore new capabilities and applications of our technologies. These efforts play a critical role in expanding the program’s future footprint, strengthening customer alignment, and enabling strategic growth for Raytheon across emerging mission areas This role is onsite located in Tucson, Arizona. What You Will Do • Work closely with the Alternate Missions and Space Senior Director and Portfolio Director and integrated functional teams to develop new business capture strategies and then lead the capture and management of the resulting projects • Lead early engagements with our broad customer set, with a focus on requirements development, shaping, and pre-design • Display strong communication and presentation skills with both leadership and external customers • Drives long‑term planning and program growth with a strong focus on business development through sustained engagement with Customer Executive Leadership • Responsible for shaping 3–5‑year strategic plans, influencing future budget requests and capability needs, and helping define acquisition strategies that position Raytheon for continued success • Actively identifies, develops, and advances new business opportunities rooted in the current program’s performance and evolving mission requirements • Travel for customer engagements. Qualifications You Must Have • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience • Experience leading teams and managing development and production programs • Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes • An active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start Qualifications We Prefer • Program Management Level 3 or 2 Certification or ability to obtain Level 3 within one year • Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers • Experience writing and/or leading responses to solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, etc.), including white papers and proposals • Experience leading proposal efforts to include large value (>250M) through corporate level gating processes • Experience with contract negotiations and executions with varying contract types (IDIQ, OTA, etc.) • Experience leading missile development activities • Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills • Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and manage a high-mix workload (multiple projects at once) • Familiarity with government acquisition process 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 • Relocation eligible - This position is relocation eligible Learn More & Apply Now! • 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm • Raytheon’s Advanced Technology Advanced Technology | Raytheon • Location Info: • Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location 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,