Associate Director, Program Management

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Advanced Systems Associate Director in El Segundo, CA to lead cross-functional teams on CRAD contracts and IRAD projects. The role includes shaping capture strategies, cost estimating, and risk management to improve competitiveness of RF system technology lines.

You will oversee program progress, communicate with customers and management, and drive growth through strategic roadmaps and disciplined execution in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 12+ years preferred.
• Experience leading teams on EMD/advanced development programs.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, performance with EVMS/IMS/Risk processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner at multiple levels to capture new business and ensure execution success.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships and communicate status.
• Shape requirements for new pursuits and translate needs into viable solutions.
• Communicate clearly and remove barriers to execution.
• Present program status using PM tools and methodologies (IPDS, EVMS, IMS/IMP).
• Attract, retain, supervise and develop talent.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Program management

RF technology

Proposal experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

EVMS

IMP

IMS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 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: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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.

The Raytheon Advanced Technology’s Advanced Systems Associate Director is responsible for the capture and execution of strategic advanced development business as a growth engine for Raytheon. The selected individual will lead multiple cross-functional teams executing current CRAD contracts, IRAD projects, and will support and lead capture activities including proposals, win strategies, cost estimating approach and analysis, and gate reviews. Further responsibilities include developing and communicating strategy and tactics to reduce cost, improve quality, increase performance and reliability, and improve overall competitiveness of Raytheon Advanced RF System technology product lines and lead the transition technology into emerging EMD programs of record. This role requires daily interface with customers and program management in communicating program progress, financial status, issues, and opportunities. Additionally ensures risk / opportunity management plans are comprehensive and executed to meet program and business commitments. You will ensure execution of the annual and 5 year business plan to meet commitments to Raytheon. You will be accountable for identifying potential growth markets/opportunities. Additionally, this leadership position will have responsibility for developing complex strategies and roadmaps that increase win ratios and grow Raytheon’s business. The successful candidate must be comfortable working within special program access required security environments. This role is onsite in El Segundo, CA.

What You Will Do

• Partner at multiple levels within enterprise to capture new business and ensure execution success
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, communicating status
• Work with customers to shape requirements for new pursuits; Lead collaborative efforts to identify and convert needs into solutions and conceptual programs
• Communicate clearly and removing barriers to execution
• Present program status utilizing business and project management tools and procedures including IPDS, EVMS, IMS/IMP, Risk Management, Financial Forecasts and EAC required program statuses to leadership
• Attract, retain, supervise and develop talent

Qualifications

• 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 working with EMD or advanced development 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
• Proposal Experience An active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access and Top Secret after start
• We Prefer Program Management Level 4 Certification or ability to obtain within one year
• Demonstrated ability to achieve financial results
• Experience with RF Components, RF Subassemblies, and RF Subsystems
• Active Top Secret Clearance and working in closed area environments
• Demonstrated success working with customers to shape requirements
• Experience managing strategic business to drive growth

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
• Not relocation eligible - This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• The salary range for this role is 172,900 USD - 328,700 USD.
• 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.
• Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.