Associate Director, Operations & Supply Chain (Remote)

Date Posted:2026-06-11 Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-MA-REMOTEPosition Role Type:RemoteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At RTX, the world's 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 Supply Chain 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 Program Management professionals supporting various complex direct US Government programs across several U.S. Government and commercial customers.  This role will report directly to the Director, Contracts and Supply Chain for the Product Support SSBU.In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Supply Chain Program Managers overall strategic guidance, growth and development, as well as leading the front-end 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 goals. 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 the assembly, spares and sustainment portfolio across both the Raytheon internal and direct sale sensors global instantiated base.The successful candidate will proactively interface and partner with internal prime sensor program leadership and external customers to drive successful program performance and influence outcomes to achieve desired results.  The successful candidate will have a strong track record of success in various OSC position(s) supporting direct US Government programs.This position will require regular travel to our Northeast business locations.What You Will DoAccountable for OSC cost, schedule, quality and leading successful execution of program deliverables and events tied to all assembly, sparing and global systems sustainment.Overall management of the SCPM team (Supply Chain Program Managers) across the PS portfolio.Manage, develop and lead OSC proposal activities including task descriptions and BOEs – ensuring affordability, defining supply chain scope, supplier sourcing and development, FAR/DFARS compliance and growing team requirements.Generate assembly plans, make/where plans, strategic sourcing and execution excellence process improvement plans.Proactively partner and align with internal prime sensor program leadership and PS Program Area leads to  shape and drive program performance excellence.Coordinate & develop OSC requirements for all gate reviews & execute proposed strategies including experience with Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews.Overall ownership of the Supplier Management process.Orchestrate, implement and lead process improvements that result in a healthy value chain to support assembly, production and sustainment programs.Use strong business acumen with planning and managing operating budget, schedule and supplier performance responsibility.Experience in verbal/visual presentations of OSC activities, plans, tasks, and/or delivery outlooks and program-level strategic information to internal senior leadership and USG/Commercial customers.Effective leadership to lead collaborative cross-functional teams on tactical and strategic discussions/initiatives to drive results and break down barriers.Experience developing and executing sole source and competitive proposals through collaboration with multiple manufacturing and functional teams.Qualifications You Must HaveTypically 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 experienceSupply Chain or Procurement management experience under direct US Government contracts and programs within the defense industryQualifications We Prefer