Operations and Supply Chain Associate Director, PF&M - Tucson, AZ

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09 Position Role Type:
Onsite 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:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

The Associate Director for Operations & Supply Chain within the Precision Fires & Maneuvers (PF&M) organization will play a critical leadership role across the product lifecycle. This leader will help define and execute OSC strategies spanning new business pursuits, bid and proposal activities, development and prototyping, ongoing sustainment, obsolescence management, production execution, and program closeout. The role requires strong strategic thinking, the ability to influence across multiple product lines and value streams, and effective collaboration with program, engineering, and supply chain partners.

The Associate Director will directly lead Material Program Managers and Program Operations Managers across the Raytheon Effectors factory network, ensuring disciplined execution of manufacturing operations and supply chain activities that meet program cost, schedule, and performance goals.

• Act as primary OSC interface with internal (program and functional) and external customers ensuring alignment, transparency, and high service standards.
• Ensure MPM and POM teams have the right people, process, and skills to succeed.
• Lead OSC proposal strategy including task descriptions, BOEs, supplier strategies, and affordability initiatives.
• Lead OSC short and long-term cost, schedule, execution planning, forecasting, and productivity.
• Lead sourcing, capital, and build strategies to ensure program’s ability to deliver more, cheaper, and faster.
• Lead OSC inputs for all gate reviews to ensure robust Risk and Opp identification and handling plans.
• Champion and execute process improvements to strengthen OSC’s value proposition across the organization.
• Lead Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and Production Readiness Review (PRR) assessments to ensure success during execution.
• Lead RLPM Production and Material Program Plans and to document and align execution strategies with cross-functional buy-in.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen in managing budget, schedule, and resource plans.
• Deliver clear verbal and visual presentations that convey bias for action to internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and customers.
• Ensure cross‑functional collaboration and support escalation efforts to remove barriers, align teams, and achieve program objectives.

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Defense or Aerospace experience in a Supply Chain or Operations role.
• Experience leading teams in a matrixed organization.
• Experience managing functional profit and loss.
• 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…