Date Posted:2026-06-02
Country:United States of America
Location:US-KY-LOUISVILLE-102 ~ 6201 Strawberry Ln ~ STRAWBERRY
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: Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
The Naval Systems & Sustainment Directorate is seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to serve as the CIWS Execution & Integration Director. This preferred location is Louisville, KY, but consideration will be given to our other sites in Chesapeake, VA, Tucson, AZ, Huntsville, AL, McKinney, TX, Tewksbury or Marlborough, MA. This position will report directly to the CIWS Portfolio Director. The Execution & Integration Director will provide overarching leadership for the CIWS execution of the production & spares portfolios, driving strategic decisions, operational excellence, and program growth.
This role will also include the accountability for CIWS profit and loss, EAC authority, and margin expansion to our AOP. Furthermore, they will be the subject matter expert supporting transition to production efforts, risk management, gate reviews, product affordability, proposal development and contract negotiations. They will serve as a key leader, both internally and externally, ensuring seamless collaboration across functional teams and cultivating strong, trust-based relationships with U.S. Navy and international Leadership internally & externally.
The Execution Director will define and execute the strategic direction of the production and spares programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering innovation, risk management, and operational excellence. This role will require a visionary mindset, decisive leadership, and the ability to influence at the highest levels across the organization.
**The preferred location is Louisville, KY however consideration will be given to our other sites in Chesapeake, VA, Tucson, AZ, Huntsville, AL, McKinney, TX, Tewksbury or Marlborough, MA**Relocation assistance is NOT currently availableWhat you Will Do: - Strategic Leadership: Drive the overall strategic direction of the CIWS production programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term growth plans.
- Execution Excellence: Lead the flawless execution of production efforts, meeting or exceeding all contract deliverables, performance metrics, and customer expectations.
- Enterprise Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders across supply chain, operations, engineering, contracts, and finance to deliver on AOP commitments and margin expansion.
- Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary executive interface with domestic and international program managers, fostering trust and ensuring alignment on program objectives.
- Program Growth: Develop and execute growth strategies for domestic, international, and internal opportunities, ensuring the long-term success of the CIWS production portfolio.
- Financial Accountability: Oversee P&L responsibilities, including EAC authority, cost containment, and margin improvement initiatives.
- Risk Management: Lead risk identification, mitigation, and escalation processes to ensure program stability and success.
- Mentorship and Team Development: Build and cultivate a high-performing team by mentoring and developing future leaders within the organization.
- Travel as needed
What You Will Learn:- Advanced business and operational strategies within RTX.
- Global defense and production program management best practices.
- Cross-functional collaboration at an enterprise level within RTX's business units.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years' experience
- Prior experience in program/project management with a history of leading large, complex government programs.
- Prior experience with EACs (Estimates at Complete)
- Prior leadership/management experience
Qualifications We Prefer:- Extensive experience with U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, and/or international defense customers.
- Prior leadership experience in production environments with direct responsibility for P&L.
- Certification in EVMS and program management (e.g., PMP).
- Strong financial acumen, including experience with AOP development and execution.
- Proven ability to drive large-scale program growth and manage international contracts.
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: Louisville, KY, Chesapeake, VA, Tucson, AZ, Huntsville, AL, McKinney, TX or Tewksbury or Marlborough, MA
- 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!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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.
