Strategic Space Systems Growth Lead

Prattwhitney; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 172,900 - 328,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies is seeking an Associate Director for Strategic and National Space Systems to drive growth for the MSP sub‑strategic business unit. The role focuses on leading the multi‑billion‑dollar new business pipeline and shaping capture strategies through early customer engagement.

Responsibilities include directing lifecycle activities, coordinating with program managers and finance, and delivering executive‑level briefings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the space industry in either technical or programmatic roles, or an advanced degree and at least 10 years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading business development pursuits, acquisitions, and/or program cross‑functional teams with values of at least $50M.
• Experience with U.S. Government acquisition and planning/programming processes and interface with U.S. Space Force and Intelligence Community customers.

Responsibilities

• 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 win strategies that highlight differentiators and key value propositions.
• Drive customer engagement to shape requirements and influence acquisition strategies ahead of solicitations.
• Enable cross‑functional collaboration with program managers, chief engineers, and finance to develop discriminating products for new pursuits.
• Manage resources, staffing, and budgets; coordinate with Technical Directors on IRAD/CAPEX investments.
• Prepare presentations and white papers for customers and stakeholders to support capture plans.

Skills

Market engagement

Business development leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagement

Executive-level briefing

Proposal development

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's Degree or higher in Engineering or Business

Job description

Raytheon Technologies is seeking an Associate Director for Strategic and National Space Systems to drive growth for the MSP sub‑strategic business unit. The role focuses on leading the multi‑billion‑dollar new business pipeline and shaping capture strategies through early customer engagement.

Responsibilities include directing lifecycle activities, coordinating with program managers and finance, and delivering executive‑level briefings.