Director, Advanced Technology Requirements & Capabilities – Effectors & Space, Integrated Kill Chain Architecture

Date Posted:

2026-04-22

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:

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.

Raytheon’s Advanced Technology (AT) business is seeking a Director, Advanced Technology Requirements & Capabilities (R&C) – Effectors & Space (E&S), Integrated Kill Chain Architecture (IKCA) to lead business development efforts in a high-priority growth area. The Director will play a critical role in shaping and advancing strategic pursuits across the Integrated Kill Chain Architecture portfolio by identifying new opportunities, building customer relationships, and aligning internal capabilities with mission needs.

As part of the AT R&C team, the Director will be tasked with driving early customer engagement, translating mission needs into actionable strategies, and influencing program development and investment priorities. This position requires strong leadership to guide a cross-functional team, establish a strong presence, and provide technical thought leadership within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) community. The Director will define the domestic development strategy for AT at the OSD level and secure critical program funding to ensure Raytheon maintains technical superiority in delivering both kinetic and non-kinetic effects on targets. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the market and the ability to collaborate across engineering, program management, and strategy teams to position Raytheon for sustained success in a rapidly changing threat landscape. The Director will report to the AT R&C Director for Effectors and Space.

What You Will Do

• Build and sustain deep customer intimacy with the DoD customer and other government agencies, maintaining awareness of their evolving mission needs, strategic objectives, and satisfaction with Raytheon’s solutions
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the customer’s budget landscape, long-term investment priorities, and acquisition strategies—translating insights into actionable guidance for Raytheon
• Guide and support RTX and Raytheon teams in solving complex customer challenges, facilitating timely and impactful solutions that strengthen mission trust and deepen partnerships
• Serve as the escalation point for customer-facing issues and lead efforts to deliver exceptional customer service experiences—resolving concerns with professionalism, ownership, and urgency
• Drive disciplined Business Development (BD) processes across the team, ensuring effective execution of opportunity identification, shaping, and pipeline management, while leading or supporting gates, milestone reviews and color team reviews
• Oversee the development of high-quality customer briefings, capture strategies, proposals, and related artifacts to ensure alignment with customer needs, competitive positioning, and Raytheon strategy
• Collect and analyze customer interaction data and engagement trends to forecast future needs, inform capability development, and shape strategic pursuits
• Collaborate across RTX businesses, Raytheon business units and functional areas - including engineering, program management, strategy, and finance - to align internal priorities with customer expectations and operational execution
• Ensure timely, transparent communication with the DoD customer and other government agencies across all formal and informal engagements, requests for information, and solicitations
• Track and coordinate internal engagement with the customer, including site visits and leadership touchpoints; develop agendas, talking points, and background materials for executive-level visits
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the R&C function, leveraging metrics and feedback loops to enhance efficiency, proposal quality, and customer engagement
• Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) at the Federal, State/Local on Public Policy in their advocation and development of new technologies and our solutions
• Domestic travel up to 40%  
• Work Location: AZ – Tucson

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior Aerospace and Defense industry experience, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 12 years’ experience
• Previous DoD experience in roles related to the Command and Control (C2) and/or Intelligence career fields, with demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and executing combat operations as well as supporting mission-critical activities
• 3+ years of business development, capture management or program management within a program office managing effectors or 3+ years’ experience in requirements generation, and resource sponsorship managing effectors
• Experience working in classified environments to include Special Access Required (SAR)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree (MBA or STEM-based preferred)
• Experience working with DoD Science and Technology agencies
• Government or Industry Program Management Certification
• Previous business development experience with industry to include certified Capture Manager (or equivalent)
• Ability to be creative, innovative, take initiative, and act with speed and agility

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance available, provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements

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• 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.

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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