Shipboard Missiles Critical Munitions Associate Director

Date Posted:

2026-09-30



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A



Position Role Type:

Hybrid



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance



Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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 Shipboard Missiles (SBM) sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) is looking for an Associate Director to lead financial execution across the Shipboard Missiles (SBM) Critical Munitions Acceleration (CMA) portfolio of programs, with effort spanning Non-Recurring Development, long term multi-year production, and internal capital/expense investment that support the required large-scale production capacity increase.  This role will partner with the SM-3 and SM-6 programs to drive execution, provide actionable insights across all program areas, and interface with the Capacity Growth Office (CGO) to implement and sustain execution best practices. The programs this role will support project more than $1B of annual revenue and will support a variety of internal reporting and excluding reporting requirements, including Earned Value, GAAP Financial Model, etc. This role requires oversight of multiple different cost-type and FFP contracts, and complex development areas such as second sourcing and driving cost reduction initiatives.

 

This role is responsible for providing financial planning guidance across program areas, and coordinating with the SBM FP&A lead to develop robust financial forecasts. This role is also responsible for managing and tracking company investments and program funding positions. The role will coordinate with functional finance leaders to ensure Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) alignment, and will coordinate staffing demand and supply forecasts between functions and programs and ensure proper prioritization of resources. This role will establish business cadence and develop dashboards to ensure execution data is visible and provide actionable insights.

 

The role requires collaboration across all Shipboard programs and finance including SM-3 IIA, SM-3 IB, SM-6 IAU, SM-2 IIICU, SM-6 IU, ESSM. This role will need to build strong and trusting relationships, provide guidance, and sustain regular communications with internal Raytheon programs. Requires proactive leadership and significant interaction with the Program Managers, Contracts, Requirements & Capabilities, Supply Chain, and others, to ensure alignment regarding strategic, operating, and financial objectives.

 

This position is currently designated as Onsite. The successful candidate will be required to work onsite from one of the following Raytheon locations: Tucson AZ, Scottsdale Skysong, AZ, Massachusetts sites (Andover, Tewksbury, Woburn), and Portsmouth RI.

 

What You Will Do

• You will be accountable for financial execution across the Shipboard Missiles (SBM) Critical Munitions Acceleration (CMA) portfolio of programs, with effort spanning Non-Recurring Development, long term multi-year production, and internal capital/expense investment that support the required large-scale production capacity increase. 
• Partner with the SM-3 and SM-6 programs to drive execution, provide actionable insights across all program areas, and interface with the Capacity Growth Office (CGO) to implement and sustain execution best practices.
• The programs you will support project more than $1B of annual revenue and will support a variety of internal reporting and excluding reporting requirements, including Earned Value, GAAP Financial Model, etc.
• This role requires oversight of multiple different cost-type and FFP contracts, and complex development areas such as second sourcing and driving cost reduction initiatives.
• You will be responsible for providing financial planning guidance across program areas and coordinating with the SBM FP&A lead to develop robust financial forecasts.
• You will also be responsible for managing and tracking company investments and program funding positions.
• You will coordinate with functional finance leaders to ensure Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) alignment and will coordinate staffing demand and supply forecasts between functions and programs and ensure proper prioritization of resources.
• Establish business cadence and develop dashboards to ensure execution data is visible and provide actionable insights.
• This role requires collaboration across all Shipboard programs and finance including SM-3 IIA, SM-3 IB, SM-6 IAU, SM-2 IIICU, SM-6 IU, ESSM.
• Build strong and trusting relationships, provide guidance, and sustain regular communications with internal Raytheon programs.
• Requires proactive leadership and significant interaction with the Program Managers, Contracts, Requirements & Capabilities, Supply Chain, and others, to ensure alignment regarding strategic, operating, and financial objectives.

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Math, Business or a related field or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Experience in managing staff and leading business teams.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. (Secret) security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, and innovative and use critical and strategic thinking.
• Sound analytical, problem identification, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and lead teams to success and develop talent.
• Experience in program proposal strategy, negotiations, performance-based payment (PBP) strategy and price modeling for variance in quantity (VIQ)
• Experience with government contracting, DoD or Aerospace
• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
• Broad understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

 

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.
• Relocation is not eligible for this role.

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
• For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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