SM-3 Obsolescence and Engineering Services Associate Director

Date Posted: 2026-07-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807 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 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Raytheon Shipboard Missiles division, a sub strategic business unit within Naval Power is seeking an Associate Director (AD) for a Development/DMSMS Program Manager on the Standard Missile 3 (SM-3 IB) program. This is a highly visible program within both Raytheon and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The AD reports directly to the SM-3 IA/IB Program Director and is responsible for executing development and DMSMS proposals, transitioning development projects to production, and actively managing obsolescence. This role will require an individual to maintain and continue to strengthen our customer relationships and create future growth opportunities through those relationships. The AD is a leader of leaders and is responsible for proposing and executing DoD development and DMSMS contracts, transitioning both development and DMSMS projects to production timely to support execution, and proactively planning activities for future capabilities/production program cut ins. The AD collaborates closely with the SM-3 IB Development/DMSMS Program Manager to ensure consistency across the portfolio.  Also, the AD works closely with SM-3 Leadership to set strategy, vision and direction for successful program execution focused on overall product affordability, product integrity, and on-time deliveries to production to enable successful delivery to our customers. **This is an onsite position that can be located at the Tucson, AZ site. **Relocation Assistance is NOT Available Will You Will Do: Ownership of related profit and loss, AOP and financial performance commitments Coordinating and aligning interactions, dependencies, and transactions between development, obsolescence and production Develop and execute program growth strategies Understands and represents customer needs to leadership Partner with program leaders to shape/capture future acquisitions Build and maintain excellent relationships with the customer counterparts Actively manage risk, opportunity, cost, quality, and schedule performance Ability to travel as needed What You Will Learn: Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience Prior Experience with executing development contracts, transitioning to production and obsolescence programs Production Program/Project Management Experience Prior experience with Earned Value Management systems (EVMS) or similar tools or programs Prior people leadership or management experience Qualifications We Prefer: Program Management certification level 4 or ability to achieve within 6 months Active Secret Security Clearance Demonstrated proficiency managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for large scale programs with proficient use of program management tools Proven success creating and maintaining strong relationships with cross-program, cross-functional, and multiple customers Experience working with MDA/Navy and other customers on government programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces Experience developing and implementing execution, coordination, and growth strategies for franchise programs Demonstrated ability to work across business areas, manage tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous disciplines Ability to thrive in an innovative environment with an emphasis on strategic planning for future program operations Ensure customer performance feedback and actions/requests are responded to in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner Working knowledge of metrics and demonstrated ability to forecast and manage financials 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 – NOT AVAILABLE 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. Location:    Tucson, AZ 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 i