SM-Obsolescence and Engineering Services Associate Director

Position Overview

Associate Director – Development/DMSMS Program Manager for the Standard Missile 3 (SM‑3 IB) program. Onsite, Tucson, AZ. U.S. citizenship required with an active Secret clearance.

• Lead development and DMSMS proposals, transition projects to production, and manage obsolescence.
• Maintain and strengthen customer relationships, creating future growth opportunities.
• Propose and execute DoD development and DMSMS contracts and ensure timely transition to production.
• Plan activities for future capabilities and program cut‑ins.
• Collaborate with the SM‑3 IB Program Manager for portfolio consistency.
• Partner with leadership to set strategy, vision, and direction for successful program execution, focusing on product affordability, integrity, and on‑time deliveries to production.
• Actively manage risk, opportunity, cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Travel as needed.

• University degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 10 years.
• Experience executing development contracts, transitioning to production and obsolescence programs.
• Production program/project management experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management systems (EVMS) or similar tools.
• People leadership or management experience.

• Program Management certification level 4 or ability to achieve within 6 months.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Proficiency managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for large scale programs.
• Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with cross‑program, cross‑functional teams and multiple customers.
• Experience working with MDA/Navy and other government customers on large/complex government programs with direct customer interfaces.
• Experience developing and implementing execution, coordination, and growth strategies for franchise programs.
• Ability to work across business areas, manage tasks, requirements, and commitments, and interface successfully with numerous disciplines.
• Capacity to thrive in an innovative environment with an emphasis on strategic planning for future program operations.
• Timely and comprehensive response to customer performance feedback and requests.
• Working knowledge of metrics and proven ability to forecast and manage financials.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Salary range: $157,200 – $298,800 USD. Incentive compensation and benefits bundle dependent on business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

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 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.