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 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

Learn More & Apply Now!

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, 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.

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