Director, STRIX Business Area (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-ST PETERSBURG-381BD ~ 7401 22nd Ave N ~ BLDG D

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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon, managed by Collins Aerospace

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is looking to hire a Director, Systems for Tactical Real-Time Information Exchange (STRĪX) responsible for providing leadership through ongoing business direction, strategy implementation and profit and loss management.

The STRĪX Business Area Director will be responsible for the execution of multiple programs in the Battle Management Command & Control and Networking business within Collins Mission Systems, including the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) Design Agent/Engineering Services, CEC Production, Antenna Development, CEC Sustainment contracts, and Withheld contracts.  This includes responsibility for technical, schedule, and cost performance of all hardware, software, systems and CDRL deliverables.  The STRĪX Director will lead the Program Management Office which includes Program Managers across the various contracts, and functional support teams required for the complete execution of contracts. 

This is an Onsite role at our St. Petersburg, FL facility.

What You Will Do:

• Acting as the voice of the customer to assure customer satisfaction with respect to cost, product quality, delivery, and performance.
• Provides leadership and direction to achieve the overall business strategy, associated financial goals and business growth.
• Accountable for P&L and overall portfolio lifecycle including all programs within the portfolio (cradle to grave). Ensures coordination across all functions in support of lifecycle strategy and goals.
• Establish and managing strategic partnerships within the company and throughout industry
• Assigns established objectives to leadership team to assure attainment of technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Provides through direct reports an effective communication system in order that customer requirements and program objectives are clearly understood and properly coordinated with all functional departments involved in the performance of the contracted task.
• Guides and directs the effective performance of programs from development to delivery by coordinating participating functions, such as contracts, engineering, operations, supply chain, finance and human resources.
• Assures that program plans are established and subsequently implemented; in this regard, guide and direct program managers with establishing and communicating major program milestones consistent with the detailed requirements of each program.
• Assures compliance with the RTX Code of Conduct by communicating the provisions of the code and monitoring the performance of subordinates regarding their understanding of their responsibilities and obligations under the Code of Conduct and related RTX policies.
• Provides leadership and facilitates the accomplishment of RTX Objectives by ensuring support systems and practices are in place to provide all employees the opportunity to contribute to their full potential, by identifying and eliminating the obstacles and barriers, which prevent this from occurring.
• Domestic/International travel required.
• Acts as site lead for St Petersburg, FL facility.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must have 14 years broad-based experience in related defense business and product/program management. Specific knowledge of products, competitors, manufacturing and support desirable.
• Typically requires a Unive