SM-3 IIA Associate Director

Date Posted:

2026-05-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-846 ~ 1146 E Aero Park Blvd ~ BLDG 846, AZ201 Tucson Airport North

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

The Shipboard Missiles (SBM) sub-Strategic Business Unit (SSBU) is looking for a Finance lead for all aspects of financial management for the Standard Missiles 3 (SM-3) IIA program area to enable the achievement of its Annual Operating Plan and long-term strategic goals.  The SM-3 interceptor is a defensive weapon the U.S. Navy uses to destroy short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles, and has been designated as a critical munition that has made this program a crucial part of the Department of War’s Munitions Acceleration initiative.  In this role, you’ll be a key member of the SM-3 Finance Leadership team and where you will partner with the SM-3 CFO, Program leaders, and functional partners in an exciting and quick hitting environment to ensure financial and business goals are met through proactive overseeing, team guidance, and recommendation-based analysis to drive successful results across the program area. 

The ideal candidate will be able to provide financial guidance to this high-growth program area, ensuring program execution and strong business controls.  We are looking for someone with the ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask across a variety of critical execution and capture activities that lead the SM-3 IIA program into the future.

The position leads a high performing team consisting of 20+ finance professionals (managers and analysts) on development and production contracts. You will frequently interface with the Program Area Director, PAD CFO, Program Director, Program Managers, Customer PCO, Customer EVMS / Cost Control Managers, DCMA, Supply Chain, Operations, Production Control and Contracts Managers.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of 20+ finance professionals across the U.S., responsible for coaching, mentoring, and learning.
• Partner with the SM-3 IIA Program Leader and Shipboard Missiles Finance leader to drive predictable financial outcomes, growth, and program execution.
• Implement rigorous financial controls to successfully execute munitions acceleration contracts with multi year production and substantial company investment.
• Drive complaint financial management of a large portfolio of programs.
• Lead EAC’s, EVMS, AOP/LRP execution.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• Experience in managing staff and leading business teams.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. (Secret) security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, and innovative and use critical and strategic thinking
• Sound analytical, problem identification, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence others
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and lead teams to success and develop talent
• Experience in program proposal strategy, negotiations, performance-based payment (PBP) strategy and price modeling for variance in quantity (VIQ)
• Experience with government contracting, DoD or Aerospace
• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
• Broad understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

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 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 benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance is available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

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Learn More & Apply Now!

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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