NASAMS Associate Director - Program Management

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The NASAMS In‑country Associate Director – Program Management will work closely with the Qatari Emiri Air Forces (QEAF) and our key OCONUS subcontractor, Kongsberg Air Defense (KDA). The position is based in Doha, Qatar for a 2‑year international assignment under a Memorandum of Understanding with potential extension. It requires international travel up to 25% and a comprehensive medical examination for overseas assignments.

• Oversee the daily execution of the in‑country team, schedule, and performance for assigned contracts, ensuring compliance and fostering customer intimacy to support growth efforts.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for QEAF, providing procurement guidance, sustainment support, technical troubleshooting, and resource allocation for NASAMS tactical operations in Qatar.
• Direct in‑country team members, including site leads, warranty/logistics, quality, and technical personnel, to ensure maximum operational readiness for QEAF.
• Build strong partnerships with the major OCONUS subcontractor KDA, acting as the primary liaison between the NASAMS program office and subcontractor leadership.
• Drive timely resolution of issues, ensuring Raytheon and subcontractor concerns are addressed promptly.
• Support contract proposals, including bidding, negotiation, definitization, and start‑up processes.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with the QEAF customer, providing regular program updates and coordinating expectations with OCONUS and CONUS teams.
• Ensure subcontractor commitments meet financial, technical, and schedule requirements, escalating issues to the CONUS Program Manager as needed.
• Collaborate with internal functions such as MRAD, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality, to enhance program success.
• Manage subcontractor lifecycle deliverables and support customer program reviews and visits.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the in‑country team to achieve program objectives while fostering a culture aligned with corporate vision and values.

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum 10+ years of experience.
• PMX Certification Level 4, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• CORE certification or equivalent process improvement certification.
• 7+ years of experience in Program Management and Risk & Opportunity Measures.
• Experience with large air defense weapon systems and prior military service.
• Experience in program execution across system integration, fielding, training, operations, and sustainment.
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools and/or systems.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to effectively lead a cross‑functional team in an international environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with international customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued Secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• MBA or a graduate degree in engineering.
• Experience working in the MENA region.
• Experience as a Senior Non‑commissioned Officer.
• Experience in international program execution, including collaboration with large international subcontractors and U.S. Government programs.
• Strong working knowledge of export/import regulations, security requirements, and subcontract formation, execution, and management.
• Skilled in developing and reviewing cost proposals, as well as preparing proposal review and contract start‑up packages for management approval.
• Expertise in supporting development, production, sustainment, and execution of complex weapon systems, preferably within the aerospace and defense…