Patriot GEM-T OSC Capacity Associate Director

Date Posted:

2026-07-01



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG



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: Confidential



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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Job Summary

Raytheon has an immediate need for an Associate Director, Operations & Supply Chain Capacity Lead as part of the Global Patriot GEM-T Missile product area within our Land and Air Defense portfolio in Andover, Massachusetts.  This position will require the candidate to demonstrate leadership, strategy development, business acumen, highly effective communication, and cross-functional collaboration. This individual will lead a team of MPM's & POM's to develop and execute our required capacity strategy both with our supply base as well as within our factories to meet the significant ramp that is required on GEM-T. The role includes coordinating with the Integrated Product Team (IPT), Manufacturing Work Centers, and other functional partners to meet program schedules and cost objectives. 

Duties also include but are not limited to, developing and presenting strategic plans to leadership, responsible for Long Range Plan activities, program EAC's related to capacity growth / NRE, overall supply base capacity ramp, presenting reports to the IPT and other leadership stakeholders on Supply Chain performance. The ability to ramp capacity and scale production rates will be critical to the success of GEM-T and directly impact our ability to meet customer demands and forecast business captures.

What You Will Do:

Lead a team of MPM's & POM's working closely with the Patriot Integrated Product Team (IPT), Engineering, Quality, Operations and Procurement to ensure program needs and requirements are supported 
Shape strategy and lead execution for OSC to increase Factory and Supply Base capacity aligned to significant LRP ramp for GEM-T including implementing cost reduction initiatives and reduce overall cycle time
Responsible for EAC's & financial management related to tech refresh/development and capacity increase scope. Drive EAC performance, manage Risk & Opportunity across portfolio, Earned value, labor sales forecasts, cost reduction initiatives, etc.
Determine Make/Buy Where strategy across ~3,500 part GEM-T Bill of Materials, including robust dual sourcing strategy and capital planning to support multiple GEM-T Missile integration sites both domestically and internationally
Partner with Product Line / Program to determine timeline of capacity ramp and alignment to forecasted captures ensuring robust execution strategy

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Experience leading cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to, any combination of Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, or Engineering
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Ability to be on-site daily in Andover, MA and to travel ~25% when required
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

Qualifications We Prefer:

Supply Chain experience in an international, multi-cultural organization / environment including Global Trade requirements, RGEMS, etc
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES
Strong business acumen with budget and schedule responsibility including contract management / negotiations
Demonstrated ability to increase capacity across high profile, complex product
CORE Certification

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Requires deep management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple related departments.

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

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

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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