NAM Operations Director

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

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies seeks a Director of Operations for the Naval Air Missiles portfolio in Tucson, AZ. Lead end-to-end execution across Tomahawk, AIM-9X, JSOW and NSM, ensuring production, quality, cost and delivery objectives and driving scale across multiple facilities.

Collaborate with RTX leadership, government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align on a rapidly growing portfolio in a high-visibility, high-pressure environment requiring strong leadership and innovation.

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent) with 14+ years experience.
• Active, transferable Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience managing defense production programs in an operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IPTs, Engineering, Quality, Production Control and Procurement to support program needs.
• Lead long-range planning, AOP responsibility, EAC reviews and Risk & Opportunity management.
• Monitor Hours Per Unit (HPU) and On-Time Delivery (OTD) metrics.
• Provide customer proposals and gate review support.
• Develop and execute operations strategies to meet program objectives.
• Resolve issues within and between organizations and with suppliers/customers.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Lead a team of Operations Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Defense industry

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 14+ years

Advanced degree + 12+ years

Job description

Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States.

Security clearance: Requires an active, transferable Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

About the Role

Raytheon is seeking a Director, Operations for the Naval Air Missiles (NAM) portfolio. In this role you will lead end‑to‑end operational execution across major missile programs including Tomahawk, AIM‑9X, JSOW, and NSM. You will ensure programs meet production, quality, cost, and delivery objectives, driving operational scale‑up across multiple facilities.

The position partners closely with senior RTX leadership, government stakeholders, VP‑level customers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with a rapidly growing portfolio. You will operate in a high‑visibility, high‑pressure environment requiring exceptional leadership and innovation capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Program Management, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Procurement to ensure supplier/factory management and execution support for program needs and requirements.
• Lead long‑range planning, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) responsibility and generation, Quarterly EAC reviews, and Risk & Opportunity Management.
• Monitor and manage key performance metrics including Hours Per Unit (HPU) and On‑Time Delivery (OTD).
• Provide customer proposal and gate review support.
• Develop and execute operations strategies that support customer requirements and meet program objectives.
• Resolve issues and conflicts within organizations, between organizations, and with suppliers and/or customers.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Lead a team of Operations Managers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• University degree (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience.
• Experience managing production deliveries and performing Estimate at Completion (EAC) activities.
• Professional experience leading a defense production program within an operations environment.
• Active, transferable Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading personnel and teams in matrixed organizations as a collaborative leader who shares program information and requirements to enable success.
• Experience with material sales forecasting and execution.
• Experience managing teams using data‑driven analysis of production deliverables.
• Previous experience with recertification processes and warranty deliverables.
• Experience leading cost reduction or process improvement initiatives.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary range: $186,200 USD – $353,800 USD. RTX considers factors such as role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, and education when extending offers.

Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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. Benefits are dependent on the specific business unit and employment agreement.

Eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs based on level and collective‑bargaining agreement. Incentive payments are not guaranteed and dependent on individual, business unit, and company performance.

This role is U.S.-based. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the applicable pay structure and benefits will apply.

Application window closes approximately 40 days after posting; RTX may shorten or extend the window based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.