THAAD Programs Liaison Director — Saudi Arabia

Raytheon; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Saudi Arabia (RSA) seeks an Associate Director, Program Liaison to lead collaboration activities and engagements between RSADF leadership and Raytheon to ensure contract and subcontract requirements are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.

You will drive risk management, align end-user expectations with contractual scope, and communicate with RSADF top leadership up to the Chief of Staff level, coordinating with the in-country THAAD CLS team and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 12+ years in defense programs.
• Saudi nationality is required for this position.
• Experience as RSADF Senior Military Officer or civilian equivalent.
• Familiarity with US defense contracting, especially in air and missile defense.
• Strong English and Arabic communication skills.
• Proven track record managing large, complex defense programs.
• Experience leading localization programs with in-country value requirements.
• Experience working with senior government stakeholders (MoD, defense forces or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel extensively within KSA and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with RSADF end-user, providing regular program updates and coordinating expectations with Raytheon OCONUS and CONUS teams.
• Ensure full program scope, delivery, technical compliance, and milestone achievement is effectively communicated with RSADF top leadership.
• Provide single point-of-contact support to RSADF for ongoing operations and sustainment of deployed THAAD Radars.
• Partner and collaborate with the MDA FMS Case Management Team and Lockheed Martin in-kingdom leadership for THAAD personnel site access and RFI efforts.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality to enhance program success.
• Serve as the primary interface for the THAAD contract scope with key KSA stakeholders including RSADF, MoD, MoI, and Saudi industry partners.
• Conduct and/or support internal governance reviews including gate reviews and program management reviews with KSA stakeholders.
• Strengthen Raytheon’s brand reputation and customer loyalty within MoD and end users in Saudi Arabia through high-quality delivery and support.
• Travel as required across KSA, the U.S., and other international locations to ensure effective program oversight and execution.

Skills

English & Arabic communication

Defense contracts knowledge

Program management

Localization / industrialization

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Raytheon Saudi Arabia (RSA) seeks an Associate Director, Program Liaison to lead collaboration activities and engagements between RSADF leadership and Raytheon to ensure contract and subcontract requirements are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.

You will drive risk management, align end-user expectations with contractual scope, and communicate with RSADF top leadership up to the Chief of Staff level, coordinating with the in-country THAAD CLS team and