Associate Director, Operations & Supply Chain

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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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

The Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Contracts & Supply Chain team has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) leadership role.  We are looking for an experienced candidate to be the Operations & Supply Chain lead in support of the Product Support (PS) Sub Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) portfolio. This candidate will provide the necessary Supply Chain leadership for a growing $750M dollar business consisting of an experienced team of 35+ geographically dispersed Supply Chain professionals supporting various complex programs across several U.S. Government and commercial customers. This role will report directly to the Director, Contracts and Supply Chain of the Product Support SSBU.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Supply Chain Program Managers growth and development, as well as leading the front-end assessments and strategy development, supporting the creation and execution of sound capture and supplier negotiation strategies, internal and external relationships, and ensuring Supply Chain actions are proactively supportive of the business’s long range financial planning. Additionally, the Associate Director, OSC is required to work closely with the Product Support Program Leadership Team, and cross-business/functional IPT peers in support of PS SSBU program gate reviews, program management reviews, business strategy sessions, proposal reviews, risk management activities, and all other Supply Chain related matters supporting assembly, spares and sustainment portfolio across both the Raytheon internal and direct sale Sensors and Effectors global instantiated base.

The successful candidate will work with both internal and external customers to ensure successful program performance and influence outcomes to achieve desired results. The successful candidate will have a track record of success in various OSC position(s).

This position will require some travel to our Northeast business locations.

What You Will Do

• Accountable for OSC cost, schedule, quality and ensuring successful execution of program events tied to all assembly, sparing and global systems sustainment.

• Managing SCPMs (Supply Chain Program Managers) and Supply Chain personnel supporting the PS portfolio.

• Manage, develop and lead OSC proposal activities including task descriptions and BOEs – ensuring affordability, supplier development, FAR/DFARS compliance and growing team requirements.

• Generate assembly plans, make/where plans, strategic sourcing and execution excellence process improvement plans for proposals.

• Interfaces with customers ensuring satisfactory standards of service

• Coordinate & develop OSC requirements for all gate reviews & execute proposed strategies.

• Overall ownership of the Supplier Management process.

• Implement and drive process improvements that result in a healthy value chain for development, production and sustainment programs.

• Experience in capital planning (development), MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Assessments.

• Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility.

• Experience and interest in verbal/visual presentations of OSC activities, plans, tasks, and/or delivery outlooks and program-level information to internal and USG/Commercial customers.

• Experience with Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews.

• Ability to lead collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive results and break down barriers.

• Experience developing and executing competitive bids and proposals through collaboration with multiple manufacturing and functional teams.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience

• ​Supply Chain leadership and management experience within the defense industry and/or US Government programs

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong program management and supply chain experience

• Experience interfacing with external customers and all levels of internal management

• Good interpersonal skills to influence and manage cross functional tasks

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills

• Experience in cost reduction/process improvement initiatives

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.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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