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Associate Director Finance - Strategic Strike Program Area Manager (LRSO)

Raytheon · Tucson, AZ · 4 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time

Date Posted: 2026-07-31 | Location: Tucson, AZ (US-AZ-TUCSON-928, 1151 E Hermans Rd) | Role Type: Onsite

Active and transferable U.S. government-issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

About the Role

Raytheon, part of RTX (the world’s largest aerospace and defense company), is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the Strategic Strike portfolio of programs within the Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role focuses on a large and dynamic program area, primarily involving the Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) program transitioning from development to production, as well as two competitive new business pursuits—Denali and Stand-off Attack Weapon (SOAW)—expected to be awarded within the next 12 months.

The successful candidate will manage all finance-related activities, providing financial leadership and partnering with the Finance Director, program leadership, functional teams, and customers to drive sound business decisions. A critical focus will be maintaining and growing profitability throughout development, ensuring financial stability into early production, and aligning with long-term financial goals. This role requires proactive leadership, strategic direction, and tactical decision-making, including customer deliverables and operational oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Provide vision, leadership, and supervision for a team of Financial Managers and Analysts.
  • Manage a large, dynamic development program portfolio, driving Business, Schedule, Estimate, and Cost (BSEC) results through sound financial management.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations while maintaining a strategic focus to meet or exceed business financial goals and commitments.
  • Lead finance staffing, coaching, and team development to build strength and capability.
  • Manage Estimate at Complete (EAC), including cost management, program risk and opportunity identification, and mitigation. Support development, review, and approval of program EACs across all contract types.
  • Drive new business capture through competitive proposal development, pricing, and gate reviews.
  • Lead financial forecasting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) development.
  • Oversee investment planning, including Capital, Independent Research & Development (IR&D), and New Business Investment (NBI) portfolios to align with strategic plans.
  • Conduct Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) variance analysis, data review, and reporting.
  • Partner with external customers to build relationships and ensure satisfaction with finance-based deliverables and data.
  • Lead and participate in program and functional business reviews to ensure efficiency and risk mitigation.
  • Collaborate closely with the customer community to drive change and address evolving requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; minimum of 12 years of relevant experience. An advanced degree in a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience (minimum 10 years required).
  • Experience in financial controls, accounting, FP&A, and/or program finance.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued DoD Secret security clearance (required prior to start date). U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Proven ability to analyze data, make prudent business decisions, and manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience coordinating and building rapport across cross-functional disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of Raytheon financial metrics, EAC processes, and accounting policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience meeting critical deadlines in high-visibility programs.
  • Excellent financial background across disciplines (e.g., program controls, accounting, FP&A, budgets/rates) with the ability to assess cross-disciplinary impacts.
  • Experience in leadership roles on highly visible programs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules (dependent on role and business unit).
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee Scholar Program (tuition assistance).
  • Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
  • Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role, business unit performance, and individual performance).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $157,200 – $298,800 USD. The final offer will consider factors such as role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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