Job Description

Date Posted:

2025-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RI101: 1847 W Main Rd 1847 W. Main Road Nimitz Building, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 Undersea systems directorate is seeking a Program Associate Director to the Barracuda Program. This mine neutralization program is a Navy Program of Record where the current focus is on maturing the neutralizer from design through qualification testing, while simultaneously executing Engineering Development Model (EDM) production. The Barracuda is a semi-autonomous underwater system with sensors and effectors that reacquire and neutralize undersea mines. The PM will bring the program through production of contractor test assets, qualification testing, production of customer test assets, and eventually Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), with initial operating capability (IOC) in 2029. The team is comprised of an integrated support structure for the operation of all programs, with an integrated functional and engineering team.

The Barracuda Associate Director will be a critical member of the Undersea senior leadership team. This position will lead and manage a team and varied portfolio, acting as the lead customer interface. The role will set expectations and priorities for the portfolio, ensuring all customer needs are met and exceeded. A positive program culture is a critical element of the success of this program and therefore needs a leader who can drive this vision.

**Position is an onsite opportunity at our Portsmouth, RI facility.

**Relocation assistance is NOT available

What You Will Do:

• Provide portfolio leadership including strategic growth input and accountability for the long range & annual operating plan and risk and opportunity management.
• Establishes and maintains key program metrics, defines program milestones/critical path/tactical direction and monitor adherence to program budgets and schedules ensuring program meets customer’s needs, schedule and financials as defined within the contract.
• Priority setting for Engineering through Chief Engineer, CPT Leads
• Principle customer interface for shaping current active contracts with government and industry partners and future growth into Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level support, Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funded capabilities and international markets
• Drive functional engagement, support and staffing, ensure appropriate metrics keeping and actions for production including Risks and Opportunities
• Implementation and execution of RTX Program Lifecycle Model (RLPM)
• Quarterly Program Review coordination with customer
• Develop strategic road map for autonomous mine neutralizer programs and technologies
• Travel to customer and industry partner sites including Wahington DC, Panama City Beach, San Diego (up to 25%)
• Conducts routine leader coordination Meetings with immediate staff (PMs, CE, Finance, Contracts)

Where You Will Work

• This position is in our Portsmouth RI facility. Centrally located in New England, our facility is an easy drive or train ride to Boston (1 hour) or New York City (3 hours). Rhode Island offers an array of charm culture and convenience that makes it an ideal destination for the next step in your career.

Rich Local Culture

• Vibrant Arts Scene: Rhode Island is home to the internationally renowned Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), ensuring a thriving arts community.
• Historic Charm: Providence, the state capital, is steeped in history. Walk along Benefit Street, known as the “Mile of History,” with its colonial-era architecture and cobblestone streets.
• Culinary Excellence: Rhode Island is a foodie paradise with incredible seafood, farm-to-table restaurants, and an annual calendar filled with food festivals like the Newport Chowder Festival.

Events and Festivals

• WaterFire Providence: A unique art installation featuring bonfires on the rivers of downtown Providence, accompanied by music and performances, is a must-see and happens multiple times a year.
• Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals: Held in Newport, these iconic music festivals attract world-class performers and music lovers from around the globe.
• Scituate Art Festival: This autumn event brings together local artists, craftspeople, and food vendors in a picturesque small-town setting.

Coastal Beauty and Outdoor Activities

• Stunning Beaches: With 400 miles of coastline, Rhode Island boasts some of the best beaches in New England, like Narragansett Town Beach and Misquamicut State Beach.
• Boating and Sailing: Known as the Ocean State, Rhode Island offers world-class sailing and boating opportunities. Newport is especially famous for its maritime heritage.
• Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy hiking in the Arcadia Management Area, biking along the East Bay Bike Path, or exploring the Block Island Nature Conservancy.

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience
• Prior experience with P&L experience
• Prior DoD contract experience
• Prior Program/Project management experience
• Prior People Management/Manager experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Understanding mine warfare tactics and operations
• Understanding and experience with DOD customer acquisition, budgeting, export policy, and offset process
• Proven track record of customer relationship building
• Leadership experience to include developing and mentoring others
• Experience and demonstrated success managing change
• Demonstrated complex program execution experience managing program staffing, assignments, and resources
• Strong proficiency in partnering in matrixed organizations
• Strong proficiency in developing and presenting Strategic Plans, AOP, Technology Roadmaps, and planning to senior management, and responsibility for executing approved plans
• Ability to focus, evaluate, motivate, and reward the teams, enabling them to achieve desired results

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.
• Relocation – NOT AVAILABLE

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

• 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.
• Location: Portsmouth, RL

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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