Alternate Missions and Space Program Manager, Associate Director

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Benefits package

Performance incentives

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, Arizona seeks an Associate Director to lead the Alternate Missions and Space (AMS) program management portfolio. You will coordinate with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to shape long‑term plans, growth, and acquisition strategies while engaging customers and advancing opportunities.

The role requires 12+ years of relevant experience (or 10+ with an advanced degree), a solid track record in leading programs, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree advantageous.
• Experience leading development and production programs.
• Active Top Secret clearance required before start date and ability to obtain program access.

Responsibilities

• Develop capture strategies and lead capture and management of projects.
• Engage with customers on requirements development, shaping, and pre-design.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and external customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Program management

EVMS/IMP/IMS

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Integrated Master Plan

Integrated Master Schedule

Risk and Opportunity Management

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-928 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ MULTI PURPOSE FAC 928 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. We are currently seeking an Associate Director to serve as a Program Manager for the Alternate Missions and Space (AMS) portfolio. The AMS portfolio is part of Raytheon’s Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit and is responsible for developing systems that push the boundaries of the state of the art. Focused on both improving performance and lowering cost, AMS has a broad range of development efforts funded by various DoD customers including the services and research labs. In addition, AMS is involved in IRAD projects that explore new capabilities and applications of our technologies. These efforts play a critical role in expanding the program’s future footprint, strengthening customer alignment, and enabling strategic growth for Raytheon across emerging mission areas. This role is onsite located in Tucson, Arizona.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the Alternate Missions and Space Senior Director and Portfolio Director and integrated functional teams to develop new business capture strategies and then lead the capture and management of the resulting projects
• Lead early engagements with our broad customer set, with a focus on requirements development, shaping, and pre-design
• Display strong communication and presentation skills with both leadership and external customers
• Drives long‑term planning and program growth with a strong focus on business development through sustained engagement with Customer Executive Leadership
• Responsible for shaping 3–5‑year strategic plans, influencing future budget requests and capability needs, and helping define acquisition strategies that position Raytheon for continued success
• Actively identifies, develops, and advances new business opportunities rooted in the current program’s performance and evolving mission requirements
• Travel for customer engagements.

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 teams and managing development and production programs
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board, or similar business processes
• 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
• Program Management Level 3 or 2 Certification or ability to obtain Level 3 within one year
• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers
• Experience writing and/or leading responses to solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, etc.), including white papers and proposals
• Experience leading proposal efforts to include large value (>250M) through corporate level gating processes
• Experience with contract negotiations and executions with varying contract types (IDIQ, OTA, etc.)
• Experience leading missile development activities
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Well‑organized with the ability to prioritize and manage a high‑mix workload (multiple projects at once)
• Familiarity with government acquisition process

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 eligible - This position is relocation eligible
• 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.
• 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.