Munitions Acceleration Associate Director

Date Posted:

2025-12-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ859: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9022 9000 South Rita Road Building 9022, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA

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:

Secret - Current

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 is seeking a Munitions Acceleration Associate Director for the Tomahawk portfolio. Reporting to the Tomahawk Execution Director, the Munitions Acceleration Assoc Director will manage initiatives associated with TLAM Capacity, MST Capacity and long-term acceleration strategy for all Tomahawk configurations.

The Munitions Acceleration Associate Director (AD) will serve as a key member of the portfolio leadership team, tasked with achieving unprecedented production and recertification rates in the history of the Tomahawk program. This role is driven by a rapidly expanding customer base, encompassing both the Department of Defense (DoD) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS), as well as an urgent need to bolster fleet inventory. These factors are generating a demand signal that is projected to nearly triple the current throughput capacity of Tomahawk production facilities and the supply chain.

As part of the Execution & Growth Pillar, the Munitions Acceleration AD will collaborate closely with the Tomahawk Production and Development organizations to meet these ambitious objectives. This position requires demonstrated expertise in leading dynamic, cross-functional teams, managing high-visibility initiatives, and effectively communicating project goals, objectives, decisions, and results to stakeholders, including team members, customers, and senior leadership. Additionally, the role encompasses responsibility for capturing and executing all initiatives related to munitions acceleration, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence.

• **This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility.
• **Relocation assistance NOT available currently

What You Will Do:

• Develop overarching portfolio strategy for munitions acceleration which will encompass capacity initiatives, obsolescence mitigations, TE modernization and alternate sourcing.  This includes the interface with other program leaders engaged with ongoing munitions acceleration execution efforts.
• Lead team responsible for capture and execution of over $500M in customer funded capacity projects for both Block V and Block Va configurations.
• Interface with Raytheon corporate Munitions Acceleration Team and provide support to data requests, program specific inputs and customer interactions
• Lead munition acceleration focused engagements with the USN PEO U&W and PMA280 senior leadership.
• Develop strategy, cost estimates and proposals to capture additional customer funding and program investment (to include bidding, gating, negotiation, contract definitization, and start-up).
• Execute PM cadence (battle rhythm) such as risk review boards, schedule performance reviews, customer reviews, program management reviews (PMRs) to achieve contract commitments.
• Partner with the Production and Development Program Directors to leverage shared resources and bridge any gaps between the organizations.
• Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills, and comfortably interact with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
• Establish and maintain a positive team culture.

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 leading cross-functional teams preferably in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Prior experience working government programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external, including Industry Partners

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems.
• Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Leadership experience in either an IPT organizational structure and/or a iPL (integrated Program Leadership) construct
• Raytheon Program Management certification at level 4, or ability to achieve within 6 months.
• Experience with the USN, NAVSEA, NAVAIR customer community and contract negotiations with these entities.
• Execution experience leading a cross functional team.
• Strong proficiency in partnering with matrixed organizations.
• Proven track record of customer relationship building.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Working knowledge of EX/IM, EVMS and Security requirements.
• Prior experience supporting development, production, and/or sustainment programs, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, and management.
• Proficiency with RTX Program Management tools or similar program management systems

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

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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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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