Associate Director, Advanced Programs

Date Posted:

2026-03-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M BLDG

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: Top Secret

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.

The Raytheon Advanced Technology, Advanced Programs Associate Director is responsible for the capture and execution of strategic advanced development business as a growth engine for Raytheon. The role will be responsible for a portfolio of programs developing advanced RF solutions to include apertures, radomes, skills and the technologies that feed these end products. You will lead multiple cross-functional teams executing current CRAD contracts, IRAD projects, and will support and lead capture activities including proposals, win strategies, cost estimating approach and analysis, and gate reviews for internal and external customers. This role will report to the Sr. Director of The Advanced Radio Frequency portfolio in the Airborne Spectrum Dominance SSBU. Further responsibilities include developing and communicating strategy and tactics to reduce cost, improve quality, increase performance and reliability, and improve overall competitiveness of Raytheon Advanced RF technology product lines and lead the transition of technology into emerging EMD programs of record. 

Daily interface with customers and program management in communicating program progress, financial status, issues, and opportunities. Additionally ensures risk / opportunity management plans are comprehensive and executed to meet program and business commitments. Ensure execution of the annual and 5-year business plan to meet commitments to Raytheon. 

Selected candidate will be accountable for identifying potential growth markets/opportunities. Additionally, this leadership position will have responsibility for developing complex strategies and roadmaps that increase win ratios and grow Raytheon’s business.

This role is Onsite in McKinney, Texas.

What You Will Do

• Establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships, communicating status
• Working with customers to shape requirements for new pursuits; Leading collaborative efforts to identify and convert needs into solutions and conceptual programs  
• Communicating clearly and removing barriers to execution
• Presenting program status utilizing business and project management tools and procedures including IPDS, EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasts and EAC required program statuses to the AT / ASD and Adv RF leadership team
• Attracting, retaining, supervising and developing talent
• Must be able to travel between Raytheon sites and visit customer locations in support of business execution and growth requirements (~20% travel)

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 proposal activity
• Experience with managing cost, schedule, and performance with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, or similar business processes
• Experience managing development programs and for DoW Laboratories, DARPA, ONR or similar customers within classified environments
• 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

• Experience with RF Components, RF Subassemblies, RF Subsystems and RF Systems
• Demonstrated success working with customers to drive requirements
• PM Level 4 Certification, or ability to obtain within one year
• Experience managing strategic business to drive growth
• Hands-on experience working with customer to derive requirements
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Math, Science or related technical discipline

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 assistance is available for this position.

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 

• Location Info:
  • North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

• Additional Info:
  •  Advanced Technology | Raytheon

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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