ESSM & RAM Operations & Supply Chain Director

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-809 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 809 (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-03-12

Country: United States of America

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: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Job Summary

Raytheon is seeking a Director, Operations/Supply Chain Management for the Naval Power (Shipboard Missiles) unit to be located onsite in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate will be responsible for directly leading a team of Program Operations Managers and Material Program Managers while overseeing a dynamic and complex program. This individual will develop and execute program, operations and supply chain strategies, long‑range planning, material forecasting oversight, quarterly EAC reviews, metrics and data analytics, and overall program execution.

Strong written and oral communication skills are required to influence and communicate effectively across multiple areas outside one’s own job function, and with parties external to the organization.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with Program Management, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Engineering, Quality, Production Control and Procurement to ensure successful supplier/factory management and execution in supporting program needs and requirements.
• Long‑range planning, AOP responsibility and generation, quarterly EAC reviews, material sales forecasting, material budget/target, and risk & opportunity management.
• Customer proposal & gate review support.
• Develop and execute material strategies that support customer requirements and meet program objectives.
• Issue/ conflict resolution within organizations, between organizations and with suppliers and/or customers.
• Travel domestically/internationally, as required.
• Lead a team of 4 supply chain and operations managers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience.
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with earned value management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading personnel and teams in matrixed organizations as a collaborative leader that shares program information and requirements to enable success.
• Material sales forecasting and execution experience.
• Experience leading teams in cost reduction/process improvement initiatives.
• PM level 4 or above certification & MPM level 4 or above certification.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Not relocation eligible – relocation assistance not available.

Role Type

Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Location (Arizona) https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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 onsite, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is $186,200 – $353,800 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.

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