Associate Director, Program Management - Advanced Hypersonic Weapons

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX seeks a senior-level proposal and program management professional to drive capture across advanced technology portfolios. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop competitive proposals, and engage senior customers and suppliers to shape strategies.

Travel is required to support customer engagements and program reviews. A Secret clearance is required to start, with potential access to higher clearances as programs evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 12+ years, or Advanced degree with 10+ years experience
• Experience developing proposals and leading cost, schedule, and technical performance management
• Familiarity with program management tools (EVMS, IMP, IMS, Risk/Opportunity, Scope Board)

Responsibilities

• Develop capture strategies with Sr Director and teams for new projects
• Lead development of proposal responses for the portfolio
• Engage with senior customers and suppliers to shape proposal strategies
• Manage portfolio capture and demonstration efforts
• Travel frequently for customer engagements

Skills

Proposal development

Program management

Cross-functional teams

EVMS/IMS/IMP

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (desirable)

Tools

EVMS

IMP

IMS

Risk & Opportunity Mgmt

Scope Board

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807 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.

The Advanced Hypersonic Weapons (AHW) Directorate is Raytheon Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit’s (SBU) development team responsible for design and maturation of next generation hypersonic and counter hypersonic weapons and associated technologies. The AHW portfolio contains a collection of development, CR&D, and IR&D programs servicing a broad customer base spanning the major services and research labs.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with Sr Director and integrated functional teams to develop new business capture strategies and then lead the capture and management of the resulting projects.
• Lead the development of proposal responses for the portfolio.
• Engage with senior customers and key suppliers to develop proposal strategies.
• Responsible for management of portfolio capture and demonstration efforts.
• Travel frequently 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
• Proposal development experience
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical 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
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including, but not limited to: Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, and/or Manufacturing/Operations
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Program Management Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Experience leading and developing quick turn (<30day) government Requests for Information and Rough Order of Magnitude estimates
• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers
• Familiarity with Long Range Planning development in conjunction with customer requirements
• Experience with contract negotiations and executions with varying contract types (IDIQ, OTA, etc.)
• Experience leading missile development activities
• Experience integrating systems on airborne, land-based, and/or sea-based platforms
• Experience with missile whole life considerations including but not limited to system safety and logistics
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and manage a high-mix workload
• Familiarity with government acquisition process
• Active Top Secret U.S. government security clearance

What We Offer

Relocation eligible - Relocation assistance is available for this position. This position requires a security clearance. 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. 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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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.