Requirements and Capabilities Associate Director

Responsibilities

• Lead the capture of Future Naval Composable Weapon opportunities from inception through program startup
• Create and implement customer-aligned win strategies that highlight key value propositions and differentiators
• Drive early customer engagement to shape requirements and influence acquisition strategies
• Develop comprehensive engagement plans, including customer mapping and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Guide strategy through the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework
• Build and lead multi-disciplinary capture and execution teams across various business units and functional areas
• Lead critical capture events such as Black Hat reviews, Win Strategy Workshops, and Color Team reviews
• Provide direct support in proposal development, including technical and management volumes
• Brief senior leadership on capture progress, investment needs, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure seamless transition from capture to program execution through post-award startup planning

Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 12 years in Aerospace and Defense
• 5+ years of experience directly leading acquisition or program cross-functional teams with NAVSEA PEO IWS
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance required on day 1
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or STEM-based preferred)
• Working knowledge of Business Development operations, including financial planning and pipeline management
• Experience with US Navy requirements development and budgeting processes for naval missiles

About the Company

Raytheon is a leader in the aerospace and defense sector, providing advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. We focus on solving the world's most complex problems through innovation in areas like hypersonics, directed energy, and cybersecurity to help defend freedoms and deter aggression.