Associate Director, Tactical Strike & Platform Integration, Requirements & Capabilities

Date Posted:

2026-10-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NJ-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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's 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.

Raytheon’s LADS (Land & Air Defense Systems) Strategic Business Unit is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual for the role of Requirements and Capabilities Tactical Strike & Platform Integration at the Associate Director level. This position involves interfacing with PAE Fires, PAE Maneuver Air, PAE Maneuver Ground, the Army G8, the US Navy and US Marines and the broader Department of War and development communities.  This position requires extensive knowledge of the customer's organization, processes, operational needs, and mission sets.

The Associate Director is responsible for identifying and developing business opportunities, coordinating and conducting effective customer engagements, implementing innovative business capture strategies, and leading the front end of the business capture efforts.  This role is within Raytheon’s Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) organization, and it directly supports the Precision Fires & Maneuver (PF&M) strategic business unit.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams across various geographic locations, and demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.  Additionally, the ability to inform and influence both internal and external stakeholders is crucial.  The Associate Director should possess a deep understanding of military operational needs, the Army’s tactical strike portfolio, and exhibit strategic thinking and leadership capabilities to drive success across our initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Customer Interface and Engagement: Serve as the primary business development lead for tactical strike, launched effects, and platform integration opportunities
• Foster and Maintain Strong Customer Relationships: Understand and align PF&M engagement and pursuit strategies with the customer’s organizational processes and mission sets
• Business Capture Strategies & Pipeline Development: Develop and implement creative and effective capture strategies and business cases tailored to the customer’s cares, budgets, and schedules that support their acquisition timelines and our business objectives
• Capture Management: Manage multiple pursuit captures and business development opportunities simultaneously.  Ensure all capture gates and planning deliverables are on time, within scope, and on budget.  Lead, coordinate, and manage cross-functional teams located in various geographic locations.
• Stakeholder Influence: Utilize strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders. Facilitate collaboration across functional teams and departments.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on extensive industry knowledge and customer requirements
• Cross-Business Support: While primarily home-roomed within the PF&M organization, provide support to other Raytheon Strategic Business Units and RTX businesses in achieving their tactical strike, launched effects, and platform integration objectives
• Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) at the Federal, State/Local on Public Policy in their advocation and development of new technologies and our solutions 
• Travel 30% domestic

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree in a related field such as Business Management/Development/Engineering or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years working with the Department of Defense, or an Advanced Degree (MBA or MS of national security, international affairs, engineering) and a minimum of 10 years of experience  
• 10+ years of experience working directly with the Department of War and/or US Army organizations in managing operations, budgeting, and/or Army acquisition processes

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of cross site and enterprise level planning and implementation practices
• Understanding of Defense Industry Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Capture practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with capture management, project and/or program management
• Experience (10+ years) with domestic DoW customers

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 assistance is not available.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. ‒ Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

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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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