RTX
Aerospace and Defense
RequirementsandCapabilitiesAssociateDirector–FutureNavalComposableWeapons
“Requirements and Capabilities Associate Director – Future Naval Composable Weapons at RTX. Skills: leading the pursuit of a critical new business opportunity, transitioning the program into startup, shaping this future growth opportunity. Lead the capture of Future Naval Composable Weapon opportunities, overseeing all phases of the lifecycle from inception to program startup. Create and implement compelling, customer-aligned win strategies that highlight Raytheon's differentiators and key value ”
What You'll Achieve.
leading the pursuit of a critical new business opportunity; position Raytheon as the preferred partner for this next-generation capability; defined success metrics; maximizing Probability of Win (Pwin); ensuring a competitive edge; ensuring timely resource allocation and smooth transitions; informed decision-making
Industry & Context.
Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, Secret - Current Security Clearance Status, Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, Domestic travel up to 25%, Work Location: Tucson AZ, 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
University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior Aerospace and Defense experience or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience, 5+ years’ experience directly leading acquisition or program cross-functional teams with NAVSEA PEO IWS, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required
Nice to Have
Advanced degree (MBA or STEM-based preferred), Working knowledge of Business Development operations process (e. g. , investments, financial planning, pipeline management) and capture management, Experience with US Navy requirements development and budgeting process for naval missiles
What You'll Do.
Lead the capture of Future Naval Composable Weapon opportunities
overseeing all phases of the lifecycle from inception to program startup
Create and implement compelling
customer-aligned win strategies that highlight Raytheon's differentiators and key value propositions
Drive early and ongoing customer engagement to shape requirements
anticipate future needs
and influence acquisition strategies ahead of formal solicitations
maintaining customer relationships throughout program execution
Develop and execute a comprehensive plan
including customer mapping
and a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with defined success metrics
Guide the strategy through the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework
ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business objectives
Track and report on performance metrics
including Probability of Award (POA)
New Business Investment (NBI) execution
and win/loss outcomes
Provide data-driven recommendations to secure and optimize investment funding
maximizing Probability of Win (Pwin) while maintaining cost discipline and affordability
Build and lead high-performing
multi-disciplinary capture and execution teams
collaborating across Raytheon Strategic Business Units (SBUs)
and external partners
Lead critical capture events
such as Black Hat reviews
Win Strategy Workshops
and independent assessments to ensure a competitive edge
Oversee key milestones such as Strategy and Submit gates
ensuring timely resource allocation and smooth transitions
Provide direct support in proposal development
including drafting technical and management volumes and contributing to competitive pricing strategies
Brief and update senior leadership on capture progress and program execution
including investment needs
and opportunities to ensure alignment and informed decision-making
Ensure a seamless transition from capture to program execution by supporting post-award startup planning
Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) at Federal
and Local levels on Public Policy to advocate and develop new technologies and solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
effectively collaborate with both government and internal team members; Build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary capture and execution teams, collaborating across Raytheon Strategic Business Units (SBUs), functional areas, and external partners; Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) at Federal, State, and Local levels on Public Policy
Communication Scope
key voice in shaping this future growth opportunity; Brief and update senior leadership on capture progress and program execution
Process & Methodology
Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, proposal development, post-award startup planning
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