Medium Range Air Defense; MRAD) Strategic Programs and Investments Manager, Associate Director

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0 Position Role Type:
Onsite 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'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. We have an opening for a Strategic Programs and Investments Manager, Associate Director in support of the Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) portfolio, with products including the Sentinel Radar, the National Advanced Surface‑to‑Air Missile System (NASAMS) Program, and the Homing All the Way Killer (HAWK) system.

The primary role will be to oversee and manage strategic programs, investments, and initiatives that align with the organization's long‑term goals. This position requires close collaboration across functions and across businesses to ensure growth initiatives are executed effectively, technically grounded, aligned with organizational objectives, and positioned to deliver desired outcomes. The Strategic Programs and Investments Manager will report directly to the MRAD Growth Director and will support both the MRAD Growth organization and the overall MRAD portfolio.

Ideal candidates for this role are strategic thinkers who consistently look beyond conventional approaches to identify innovative opportunities for growth. They bring a strong ability to generate forward‑leaning ideas and translate them into actionable plans that drive meaningful impact across the MRAD portfolio. A solid foundation in systems engineering—particularly in requirements development, system integration, and technical risk identification—is essential to ensure that strategic initiatives are both technically viable and effectively aligned with complex air defense system architectures.

These individuals excel at navigating cross‑functional environments and tailoring their communication to a wide range of stakeholders, from engineering and program teams to senior leadership. In addition to strong project management and lifecycle engineering experience, they demonstrate the initiative, creativity, and collaboration skills needed to advance new concepts and deliver successful strategic outcomes.

• Translate high‑level strategic goals into actionable, technically informed plans and milestones
• Identify and plan MRAD capital, Independent Research and Development (IRAD), and Non‑Recurring Engineering (NRE) investment needs in alignment with technical roadmaps, system‑level architectures, and long‑term investment strategies
• secure appropriate funding from across the business
• Apply program management and systems engineering principles to ensure strategic initiatives are grounded in sound requirements development, system integration considerations, and technical risk awareness
• Develop comprehensive program plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and integration points across the MRAD portfolio
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, engineering organizations, program teams, business units, and functional partners to ensure alignment on strategic and technical objectives
• Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration,…