Execution Director - AIM-9X Sidewinder Program

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 186,200 - 353,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Short/long‑term incentives

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ seeks an Execution Director (M7) for the AIM‑9X Sidewinder Program. This onsite role requires an active Secret clearance and will oversee production, sustainment, depot repair, and capacity expansion contracts, leading a team and aligning with customer demand.

You will drive P&L, AOP, and program metrics, build a collaborative culture, push throughput improvements, shape capacity growth, and coordinate with Transition-to-Production leadership to introduce new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with extensive DoD production/sustainment experience.
• Proven experience leading P&L for DoD production or sustainment contracts.
• Experience leading complex production, sustainment, or depot programs.
• Strong track record of cross-functional leadership and managing metrics through EAC reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead AIM‑9X production, sustainment, depot, and capacity expansion contracts with P&L, AOP, and key metrics.
• Provide direction to Production PM and Sustainment/Capacity PM teams.
• Deploy a clear execution methodology with visibility into schedule, cost, and risk across portfolios.
• Grow a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration and accountability.
• Drive throughput improvements and recovery efforts to hit on-time delivery for USG and FMS customers.
• Develop capacity growth strategies aligned with future demand ramps.

Skills

P&L leadership for DoD programs

Cross-functional leadership

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Program management leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Position Overview

Execution Director (M7) for the AIM‑9X Sidewinder Program. This role is onsite in Tucson, AZ, requiring an active Secret security clearance. The director will oversee production, sustainment, depot repair, and capacity expansion contracts, leading a team and ensuring alignment with customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Lead all AIM‑9X production, sustainment, depot, and capacity expansion contracts, including P&L, AOP, and key financial metrics.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the existing Production PM and Sustainment/Capacity PM teams.
• Deploy and sustain an execution methodology that provides clear visibility into schedule, cost, factory performance, and risk across all execution portfolios.
• Build a strong team culture focused on collaboration, transparency, accountability, and leadership development.
• Drive factory throughput improvements and lead recovery efforts across new‑build production and depot repair to achieve on‑time delivery goals for USG and FMS customers.
• Develop and execute capacity growth strategies aligned with future demand ramps, including factory capability improvements, capital planning, and workforce shaping.
• Partner closely with Transition‑to‑Production leadership to ensure smooth introduction of new configurations into production and sustainment environments.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customer counterparts, including leading regular execution updates and forward‑planning discussions.
• Oversee proposal development and investment strategies in support of follow‑on production, sustainment, and capacity contracts.
• Engage supplier leadership and internal supply chain to drive corrective actions, strengthen material availability, and align supplier capability with factory demand.
• Serve as a key member of the AIM‑9X Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategy, execution priorities, and long‑term program positioning.

Qualifications – Must Have

• University degree (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 14 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 12 years experience.
• Prior experience leading P&L for DoD production or sustainment contracts.
• Prior experience leading complex production, sustainment, or depot efforts.
• Prior experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing metrics through EAC reviews.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Program Management Level 4 Certification.
• Experience in high‑tempo execution environments requiring rapid issue resolution and recovery planning.
• Experience with munitions production or sustainment programs.
• Experience leading teams of program managers or multi‑portfolio execution organizations.
• Strong proficiency partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering.
• Proven track record of building strong customer relationships.
• Advanced understanding of Earned Value Management and production performance metrics.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $186,200 – $353,800 USD.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to eligibility).
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and other retirement benefits.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off, including holidays.
• Employee assistance program, parental leave, and other support programs.
• Relocation assistance available based on eligibility.

Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required on day 1.

Equal Opportunity

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.