Advanced Materials Associate Director, Program and Capture Management

About the role

The Advanced Technology Business Unit is seeking a technically strong Program/Capture Manager, Associate Director to lead both capture and execution of Advanced Materials research and development programs for customers such as DARPA, AFRL, and ONR. As a key member of the Advanced Materials and Technology Transition (AMTT) Mission Area, you will identify, shape, and drive winning proposals and deliver ceramic, metallic, and composite enabling technology programs. This onsite position can be located at one of the following Raytheon sites: Andover, MA; McKinney, TX; Arlington, VA; Tucson, AZ; or Portsmouth, RI.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams in developing concepts and solutions that address customer‑identified technology needs and warfighter capability gaps.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in creating compelling white papers and developing winning proposals.
• Lead program teams in the successful execution of technology‑focused contracts.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with customers, competitors, industry partners, and government organizations to gather business intelligence and shape winning teams.
• Develop and lead internal investment projects, including Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and capital initiatives, to strengthen new business opportunities and program execution.
• Support the AMTT Director in developing and executing strategy, meeting financial commitments, and managing budgets.
• Support the AMTT Director with internal and external communications, reviews, and business reporting.
• Mentor, coach, and train employees across multiple functions to foster an innovative, flexible, and high‑performing team environment.
• Maintain a Raytheon presence at key technical conferences and meetings.
• Travel as required to support customers, partners, and program objectives.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date; must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start.
• Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 12 years of prior chemical or materials engineering experience.
• Experience in capture management and/or managing technology development programs.
• Experience creating advanced materials research and development projects.
• Relationship or network with U.S. Government Research and Development organizations and laboratories, Federally Funded R&D Centers (FFRDCs), industry, and/or academic technical and programmatic leaders in the R&D community.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. or advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Recognized subject‑matter expertise and leadership in materials science or a related field.
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver results across multiple concurrent efforts.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to direct, influence, motivate, and guide team members.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary CRAD environment, including new business capture, proposal development, technology evaluation, program management, and technical contribution.
• Experience in securing Intellectual Property for emerging technologies