$147K - 295K a year
The Associate Director will support the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) family of weapons by identifying market needs and developing strategies to meet long and short-term plans. This role involves direct interaction with the US Navy and NATO, leading business development and opportunity shaping efforts.
Candidates must have a university degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience in defense-related fields, or an advanced degree with 10 years of experience. Experience with the US Military requirements development process and air defense systems is also required.
Date Posted: 2025-10-20 Country: United States of America Location: RDC99: RTN Remote, District of Columbia Position Role Type: Remote 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: Top Secret - Current 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. Raytheon is seeking an Associate Director of Requirements and Capabilities for Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) within the Naval Power (NP) strategic business unit (SBU) and the Sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) Shipboard Missiles (SBM). The Associate Director will be responsible for supporting the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) family of weapons. The Associate Director is responsible for identifying and understanding the market needs for growth, working with existing customers and establishing new customers, developing strategies and deploying tactics to execute and meet the Naval Power strategic business unit and the Sub-Strategic Business Unit Shipboard Missiles long and short-term plans to support the US Navy and international partners. The Associate Director will directly interact with both the US Navy program office Program Executive Office – Integrated Warfare System (PEO-IWS) – 12.0 as well as the NATO SeaSparrow Program Office (NSPO). The Associate Director will represent Shipboard Missile equities in the capture activities for future surface missile developments. The Associate Director reports to the Director, Requirements and Capabilities, Shipboard Missiles. This Associate Director supports the development of the ESSM strategy, briefs leadership, and leads business development, opportunity shaping, proposal management and capture for the annual booking's plan. The Associate Director will participate in assessing customers’ wants and needs, as well as bringing broad market knowledge to assist in identification and qualification of new business opportunities. The Associate Director will lead the development of Senior Leader talking points, capability white papers, customer presentations, manage marketing materials consistent with Raytheon policy and Naval Power strategy and technology roadmaps for ESSM. The Associate Director will participate with other Raytheon Strategic Business units in strategy, briefings, white papers and marketing materials for the Navy Modular Missile or other future surface missile pursuits. The Associate Director will be the subject matter expert for US Navy and NSPO Consortium Navies Requirements & Capabilities and will serve as the leader for all actions, opportunities and customers across the ESSM enterprise. What You Will Do Formulate and lead competitive strategies to win pursuits: understand strategic environment, in particular, competitor strengths, weaknesses and strategies Execute competitor intelligence gathering efforts to help Raytheon Technologies' businesses better understand and counter competitor actions Coordinate growth strategy and customer engagements across multiple business units, US DoD services and international partners Support the Naval Power (NP) Requirements and Capabilities team to identify and develop new business opportunities, and position new business resources to achieve NP growth Be the SBM and customer representative across Raytheon to represent SBM equities and requirements in future surface missile development projects. Shape opportunities to explain and promote Raytheon solutions. Build trust and sound relationships with customers and clearly articulate to SBM business leadership customer needs Support development and marketing strategies to achieve business goals aligned with customer plans and programs Focus on the customer, understand strategic environment, threat capabilities, problems, priorities, limitations, and requirements, defense effector capabilities and capacity gaps. Create opportunities to help develop requirements. Develop and implement internal and external customer contact plans Lead and support internal Raytheon Gate Reviews; conduct internal and external briefings Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) at the Federal, State/Local on Public Policy in their advocation and development of new technologies and our solutions Approximately 30% annual domestic and international travel for customer engagements and tradeshows Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years' experience working with Department of Defense, or an Advanced Degree and 10 years' experience Minimum of 10 years' experience in business development, program management, or government relations related to acquisition Former US Military Officer with experience supporting Integrated Air and Missile Defense Experience with the US Military requirements development process and/or the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Experience with air defense system of systems to include sensors, launchers, effectors and combat management systems Qualifications We Prefer Experience with US Government Planning, Programming, Budget and/or Execution (PPBE) process Ability to identify potential Raytheon growth opportunities and proven ability to develop effective professional relationships through personal influence Commanding Officer of an operational missile defense unit Experience with business generation, developing and framing business cases and influencing customer decision making Experience with capture management processes What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Relocation assistance not available Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role - Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories). #LI-CC3# #LI-REMOTE As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. 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 in employment 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
This job posting was last updated on 10/22/2025