Job Description
Date Posted: 2026-04-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807 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 Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. Are you ready to lead one of the most critical and exciting missions in Aerospace and Defense? The SM-3 Portfolio is searching for a dynamic, visionary leader to step into the role of Munitions Acceleration Program Director -(MAPM) . Reporting directly to the SM-3 Portfolio Executive Leader, this is your opportunity to make a momentous impact on a portfolio that is redefining production excellence, driving innovation, and safeguarding global security. As the MAPM , you will be at the helm of a high-stakes initiative, providing strategic leadership, oversight, and programmatic execution to deliver groundbreaking capacity expansion and accelerate production for the SM-3 Portfolio. Your mission: to propel production rates to unprecedented levels, architect innovative solutions to complex challenges, and shape the future of advanced munitions manufacturing. This isn’t just a leadership position, it’s a chance to inspire collaboration, ignite innovation, and orchestrate excellence across a multiple network of stakeholders, from internal teams to suppliers and customers. You’ll navigate the complexities of program execution with precision and creativity, ensuring every milestone is met with success. By aligning closely with the SM-3 Portfolio Executive Leadership team, you’ll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, elevate operational performance, and ensure the seamless execution of portfolio priorities. Your leadership will unlock opportunities, mitigate risks, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Step up. Lead boldly. Shape the future. The SM-3 Portfolio awaits your leadership. If you have the passion, expertise, and commitment to take on this transformative challenge, we want to hear from you. **The preferred onsite location is Tucson, AZ, but the leadership team will consider McKinney, TX, Andover or Tewksbury, MA **Relocation assistance is NOT currently available . Will You Will Do: Strategic Leadership: Drive the overarching strategy for program execution within the SM-3 portfolio, prioritizing production capacity expansion and establishing requirements to meet aggressive ramp-up goals. Serve as the portfolio’s central point of alignment with the Raytheon Capacity Growth Organization (CGO), ensuring seamless programmatic execution across stakeholders and resolving challenges collaboratively. Program and Financial Oversight: Lead the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance for CGO-driven initiatives, leveraging advanced program management tools to ensure alignment and deliver creative solutions to mitigate risks. Risk and Opportunity Management: Proactively manage risks and opportunities across interconnected efforts, ensuring optimal performance in cost, quality, and schedule while developing coordinated strategies to address production, development, and obsolescence challenges. Portfolio Partnership: Act as the subject matter expert and primary portfolio liaison for all program-specific progress and production ramp-up efforts. Build and maintain trusted relationships with both internal and external customers, ensuring alignment with their expectations and priorities. Capacity Expansion and Process Innovation: Spearhead capacity growth initiatives across factories and supply bases to achieve a production rate exceeding 3x current levels. Oversee and standardize process innovations to ensure alignment with SM-3 portfolio objectives and future production readiness. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a vital communication conduit between stakeholders, enabling alignment of pro