Program associate Jobs in Norfolk, VA

Date Posted:

2026-07-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-CHESAPEAKE-305 ~ 1100 International Plz ~ BLDG 305

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 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.

Raytheon – Naval Systems & Sustainment (NSS) / Ship Systems Integration & Sustainment (SSI&S) is looking for an Associate Director, Program Management candidate. The candidate would hold Senior Program Management responsibility of both the Chesapeake Virginia and San Diego (Balboa Ave.) Depot Programs.

Beyond a strong Program Management background, the candidate must demonstrate a strategic vision, financial and business acumen, and proven ability to manage and navigate complex challenges in a dynamic Depot repair / fabrication environment. This position will report to the Director of Ship Systems Integration & Sustainment (SSI&S).

**This is an onsite position at our Chesapeake, VA facility

**Relocation is NOT available currently

Will You Will Do:

• Oversee prioritization of efforts across the Depot by working with Program Office and Operations
• Understand financial and schedule performance across all program areas
• Collaborate on growth opportunities and strategy with Program Office and Operations
• Lead and coordinate internal and customer site tours and visits
• Partner with Site Lead on Morale and Team events
• Lead weekly Functions meetings to review and mitigate impacts to program deliveries
• Review contracts delivery schedule for Depot scope
• Coordinate fleet emergent requirement support
• Establish strong partnership with the Chesapeake Depot Site Lead, the RTX Facility Security Officer (FSO) and local Government DCSA representative.
• Serve on the Chesapeake Business Resilience and Crisis Management (BRCM) Site Council Team & Incident Response Team.
• Serve on the Safety Committee, Emergency Response Team, and Recreation Committee Site Teams.
• Work with Site cross functional leadership Team consisting of Facilities, Security, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and Operations.

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:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Prior experience leading cross functional Teams (i.e.: Engineering, Quality, Finance etc.)
• Prior experience with profit and loss (P&L)
• Prior experience with Financial Management systems/tools
• Experience with proposals and generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Prior Leadership/Management experience
• PMP Certification or Program Management Level 5 Certification or equivalent.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Managed Earned Value (EV) programs and complex schedules, using Microsoft Project and related tools.
• Experience with Jira, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE), and RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Office suite.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs.
• Experience with business and/or program management tools or systems.
• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, internal / external customers, government representatives, and peers.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across functions, leadership levels, and customer groups, with meticulous attention to detail and a drive for excellence.
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong business acumen to proactively identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

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:
• 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:

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.