RTX
aerospace and defense
AssociateDirector-SpecialProgramsIntegration
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“Associate Director - Special Programs Integration at RTX. Skills: advanced technology analysis SME, Special Access Programs integration, modeling and simulation, business strategy, program execution, technology development. Serve as the ISMA advanced technology analysis SME for all Raytheon SAP-Level fully informed activities.. Understand business environments, cost feasibility and return-on-investment potential for technologies under and advise program management and senior business leaders on ”
What You'll Achieve.
shape the future of aerospace and defense; customer focused mission modeling and simulation activities; develop, analyze, and grade flexible integration solutions; evaluate campaign, mission, and system level analysis and visualizations based on customer requirements; deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.
Industry & Context.
solving the world’s most complex problems; deconflict and prioritize resource availability
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, DoD Clearance: Top Secret, Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, Onsite role in metro-DC (Arlington, VA)., 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations., Experience working with Special Access Programs across multiple domains., Experience in program execution, technology development and mission critical capabilities., Active and transferable U. S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date., U. S. citizenship is required, as only U. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice to Have
Advanced degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree., Experience as a planner and execution leader for complex analyses for DoD customers., Experience with the TS/SCI level ops analysis and the RTX Rapid Campaign Analysis & Demonstration Environment (RCADE)., Experience with Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) software., Experience with emerging threats and familiarity with the advanced technologies and CONOPS needed to counter these threats.
What You'll Do.
Serve as the ISMA advanced technology analysis SME for all Raytheon SAP-Level fully informed activities.
Understand business environments
cost feasibility and return-on-investment potential for technologies under and advise program management and senior business leaders on technology growth strategy and business capture/new product development across all Raytheon fully informed activities.
Lead teams of analysts to produce OA/M&S products
customer and leadership briefings
and support materials crossing Mission Area and COCOM boundaries.
Coordinate analysis which focuses on system-of-systems solutions for OA/M&S to include threat definitions and environments
and competitive systems analysis.
Lead teams that interact with customers for current and future product lines to shape mission needs and requirements
especially in the modes and algorithms area.
Serve as a bridge between senior management and technical staff to implement and execute strategy through detailed engineering innovation and concept development.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of projects
deconflict and prioritize resource availability
and direct a population of engineering staff from original requirements through to fielding operations.
and grade flexible integration solutions crossing all product areas (sensors
developing tools and methods to evaluate campaign
and system level analysis and visualizations based on customer requirements.
Hands-on advanced technology system-of-systems solutions for OA/M&S to include threat definitions and environments
and competitive systems analysis.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead teams of analysts.; Coordinate analysis.; Lead teams that interact with customers.; Serve as a bridge between senior management and technical staff.; Direct a population of engineering staff.
Communication Scope
customer and leadership briefings; Excellent Presentation Skills
Process & Methodology
program execution, technology development, mission critical capabilities, project strengths and weaknesses, resource prioritization, direct a population of engineering staff from original requirements through to fielding operations
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-11 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-VA-ARLINGTON-VA1 ~ 2461 S Clark St ~ BLDG 1, Ste 1000 **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:** DoD Clearance: Top Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on 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 Integrated Solutions Modeling & Architecture Directorate (ISMA) performs customer focused mission modeling and simulation activities for all customer areas at Raytheon. Our teams develop, analyze, and grade flexible integration solutions crossing all product areas (sensors, effectors, command and control, logistics, and operations), developing tools and methods to evaluate campaign, mission, and system level analysis and visualizations based on customer requirements. The directorate has a tradition of excellence through innovation and teamwork. This position is for an onsite role in metro-DC (Arlington, VA). **Wh
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