Director responsible for leading Aerospace and Defense business opportunities at Raytheon. Overseeing capture lifecycle from inception to program startup, managing stakeholder engagement and strategy execution.
Responsibilities
Lead the capture of Future Air Defense Solutions opportunities, overseeing all phases of the lifecycle from inception to program startup
Create and implement compelling, customer-aligned win strategies that highlight Raytheon's differentiators and key value propositions
Drive early and ongoing customer engagement to shape requirements, anticipate future needs, and influence acquisition strategies ahead of formal solicitations, maintaining customer relationships throughout program execution
Develop and execute a comprehensive plan, including customer mapping, engagement strategy, and a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with defined success metrics
Guide the strategy through the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business objectives
Track and report on performance metrics, including Probability of Award (POA), New Business Investment (NBI) execution, and win/loss outcomes
Provide data-driven recommendations to secure and optimize investment funding, maximizing Probability of Win (Pwin) while maintaining cost discipline and affordability
Build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary capture and execution teams, collaborating across Raytheon Strategic Business Units (SBUs), functional areas, and external partners
Lead critical capture events, such as Black Hat reviews, Win Strategy Workshops, Color Team reviews, and independent assessments to ensure a competitive edge
Oversee key milestones such as Strategy, Submit/Commit, and Start-Up gates, ensuring timely resource allocation and smooth transitions
Provide direct support in proposal development, including drafting technical and management volumes and contributing to competitive pricing strategies
Brief and update senior leadership on capture progress and program execution, including investment needs, risks, and opportunities to ensure alignment and informed decision-making
Ensure a seamless transition from capture to program execution by supporting post-award startup planning, resourcing, and team alignment
Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) at Federal, State, and Local levels on Public Policy to advocate and develop new technologies and solutions
Requirements
Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 14 years’ prior Aerospace and Defense experience or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 12 years’ experience
10+ years’ experience directly leading a cross functional team with management responsibilities at Missile Defense Agency or U.S. Army PEO Missiles and Space or its subordinate project offices
Former US Military Officer with experience running Air Defense portfolio valued at over $750 million
Experience with US Military requirements development and budgeting process
Benefits
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
Holidays
Job title
Requirements & Capabilities Director – Future Air Defense Solutions
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