Director, Advanced Technology Requirements & Capabilities - Airborne Spectrum Dominance & Advanced RF Systems

Date Posted:

2025-04-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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’s Advanced Technology (AT) business is seeking a Director, Advanced Technology Requirements & Capabilities (R&C) – Airborne Spectrum Dominance (ASD) & Advanced Radio Frequency (RF) Systems to lead business development efforts in a high-priority growth area. The Director will play a critical role in shaping and advancing strategic pursuits across Airborne Spectrum Dominance and Advanced RF Technologies by identifying new opportunities, building customer relationships, and aligning internal capabilities with mission needs.

As a senior leader on the AT R&C team, the Director will be responsible for driving early engagement with customers, translating mission requirements into actionable strategies, and influencing program development and investment decisions. This role demands strong technical acumen, deep market insight, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, program management, and strategy teams to position Raytheon for long-term success in a rapidly evolving threat environment. The Director reports to the AT R&C Executive and serves as a key voice in shaping future growth across the AT portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage the ASD R&C team supporting the ASD Small Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) and Advanced RF Systems mission area, setting strategic direction, aligning priorities, and enabling high performance in support of Raytheon’s growth and mission goals
• Build and sustain deep customer intimacy with the DoD customer and other government agencies, maintaining awareness of their evolving mission needs, strategic objectives, and satisfaction with Raytheon’s solutions
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the customer’s budget landscape, long-term investment priorities, and acquisition strategies—translating insights into actionable guidance for Raytheon
• Guide and support Raytheon and RTX teams in solving complex customer challenges, facilitating timely and impactful solutions that strengthen mission trust and deepen partnerships
• Serve as the escalation point for customer-facing issues and lead efforts to deliver exceptional customer service experiences—resolving concerns with professionalism, ownership, and urgency
• Drive disciplined Business Development (BD) processes across the team, ensuring effective execution of opportunity identification, shaping, and pipeline management, and leading or supporting gate reviews and Color Team reviews
• Oversee the development of high-quality customer briefings, capture strategies, proposals, and related artifacts to ensure alignment with customer needs, competitive positioning, and Raytheon strategy
• Collect and analyze customer interaction data and engagement trends to forecast future needs, inform capability development, and shape strategic pursuits
• Collaborate across functional areas—including engineering, program management, strategy, and finance—to align internal priorities with customer expectations and operational execution
• Ensure timely, transparent communication with the DoD customer and other government agencies across all formal and informal engagements, requests for information, and solicitations
• Track and coordinate internal engagement with the customer, including site visits and leadership touchpoints; develop agendas, talking points, and background materials for executive-level visits
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the R&C function, leveraging metrics and feedback loops to enhance efficiency, proposal quality, and customer engagement
• Foster a high-performance, mission-aligned culture within the ASD R&C team, mentoring talent, driving accountability, and reinforcing a shared commitment to excellence and impact
• Possible Work Locations: TX - McKinney, VA - Arlington, MD - Lexington Park
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