Associate Director of Requirements & Capabilities, Strategic & National Space Systems - Mission[...]

Raytheon; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 172,900 - 328,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance not available

Job summary

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems Requirements and Capabilities (R&C) team seeks an Associate Director for Strategic and National Space Systems (SNSS) to drive new business growth within the MSP sub‑strategic unit. This role will oversee a multi‑billion dollar pipeline, shaping market engagement and pursuing opportunities across sensing payloads and space systems.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, develop win strategies, and partner with internal and external customers to influence

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with 12+ years in space industry; advanced degree with 10+ years preferred.
• Five+ years leading business development pursuits, acquisitions, or cross-functional programs over $50M.
• Experience with U.S. Space Force/Space Command/Space Systems Command and related agencies.
• Experience delivering white papers, proposal elements, and executive briefings.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government acquisition and planning processes; interface with SSF/IC customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business lifecycle for Space System sensing opportunities from inception to startup.
• Create win strategies highlighting differentiators and value propositions.
• Drive early customer engagement to shape requirements and acquisition strategies.
• Coordinate with program managers, chief engineers, and finance for high-quality inputs.
• Manage resources, staffing, budgets, and IRAD/CAPEX plans with Technical Directors.
• Prepare presentations and white papers for customers and stakeholders.

Skills

BD leadership

Customer engagement

Proposal support

Cross-functional teams

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Location: US-VA-DULLES-710 ~ 22110 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 10

Date Posted: 2026-07-17

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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: TS/SCI - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Summary

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems Requirements and Capabilities (R&C) organization is seeking an Associate Director for Strategic and National Space Systems (SNSS) to lead new business growth in support of the Mission Solutions & Payloads (MSP) sub-strategic business unit. The role will manage a multi‑billion dollar new business pipeline, driving market engagement and growth for the MSP business.

What You Will Do

• Lead the new business lifecycle for Strategic and National Space System sensing (payload) opportunities, overseeing all phases from inception to program startup.
• Create and implement compelling, customer‑aligned win strategies that highlight Raytheon’s differentiators and key value propositions.
• Drive early and ongoing customer engagement to shape requirements, anticipate future needs, and influence acquisition strategies ahead of formal solicitations.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with internal organizations and stakeholders across multiple levels (e.g., program managers, chief engineers, and finance) to ensure high‑quality inputs and discriminating products are developed.
• Manage applicable new business resources, including staffing, budgets; coordinate with Technical Directors on internal IRAD/CAPEX investment plans.
• Create and deliver presentations and white papers to key customers and stakeholders in support of shaping strategies and broader capture plans.
• Provide direct support to proposal development, including contributions to key elements of technical and management volumes, as well as competitive pricing strategies.
• Brief senior leadership on new business performance metrics, resource expenditures/projections, investment needs, and pursuit execution status.
• Support MSP Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long‑Range Planning (LRP) activities.
• Work across a mixture of unclassified and classified pursuits.
• Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) on public policy advocacy and new technology development.
• Approximately 25-33% domestic travel.
• Possible work locations: VA – Dulles or Arlington or CO - Aurora.

Qualifications You Must Have

• University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years’ experience in the space industry in either technical or programmatic roles, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in the Space market leading business development pursuits, acquisitions, and/or program cross‑functional teams on individual efforts with values of at least $50M.
• Demonstrated experience working for or with the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Space Systems Command, Space Development Agency, and/or the National Reconnaissance Office.
• Experience developing and delivering white papers, proposal elements, and executive‑level briefings.
• Experience with U.S. Government acquisition and planning/programming processes and interface with U.SSF and IC customers.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s Degree or higher in an Engineering or Business discipline.
• Working knowledge of business development operations process (e.g., investments, financial planning, pipeline management) and capture management.
• 15+ years of space industry work experience in technical and/or programmatic roles, with at least 5+ years of business development, program management, capture, or acquisition experience with U.S. Government contracts with values of at least $200M.
• Strong professional network across the U.S. Government and space industry, with connections to program offices, operators, and organization leadership.
• Prior experience developing space payloads, ground systems, or key elements of space missions (e.g., spacecraft, subsystems, operations).

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 not available.

Benefits

• Salary range: $172,900 – $328,700 USD.
• Eligible for 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.
• Eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.