Associate Director - Data and Analytics (Hybrid)

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible work options

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Associate Director in Data & Analytics to shape and scale high‑performing data teams delivering business impact. You will lead data strategy execution, collaborate with digital technology service owners, and mentor specialists across data engineering, analytics, and governance.

You will work with executives to refine a world‑class data ecosystem, foster collaboration, and drive high‑quality execution across engineering, operations, and enterprise functions.

Qualifications

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading delivery teams in a matrixed environment that focus on data and artificial intelligence.
• Hands on experience mentoring and developing people, should include career discussions and development plan creation.
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures (e.g., cloud data platforms, lakehouses, event‑driven data, APIs).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data and analytics leaders to develop and refine our data strategy, accelerating business value delivery across business areas.
• Drive the team that puts that strategy into action by executing on use cases with stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop a multi‑disciplinary team across data engineering domains.
• Practice a customer‑focused approach to listen and fully understand requests.

Skills

Leadership

Data strategy

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Cloud data platforms

AI/ML concepts

Job description

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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Associate Director in Data & Analytics is responsible for shaping, scaling, and leading high‑performing data and analytics teams that deliver business impact. This role blends technical acuity with strong leadership, organizational design, and stakeholder management skills.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with data and analytics leaders to develop and refine our data strategy, accelerating business value delivery across business areas.
• Drive the team that puts that strategy into action by executing on use cases. This involves working closely with digital technology service owners, business leaders and subject matter experts to maximize operational reliability of the data ecosystem.
• Serve as world‑class people leader, mentoring and developing a multi‑disciplinary team across data engineering domains (e.g., architecture, analytics, governance).
• Practice a customer‑focused approach, driven to listen and fully understand the request.
• Willingness to go beyond organizational boundaries to address challenges.

What You Will Learn:

• How Collins business processes, systems, and data service operates across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and enterprise functions.
• You will learn how to collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts to refine and evolve a world‑class data ecosystem.
• Experience will encompass technology, processes, and people.
• How to foster a culture focused on collaboration, continuous learning, and high‑quality execution.
• You will refine skills for communicating (e.g., vision, progress, risks) to technical and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 2+ years of experience leading delivery teams in a matrixed environment that focus on data and artificial intelligence.
• Hands on experience mentoring and developing people, should include career discussions and development plan creation.
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures (e.g., cloud data platforms, lakehouses, event‑driven data, APIs).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in environments that use data to support artificial intelligence and/or machine learning is desired.
• Knowledge of machine learning principles and a variety of techniques.
• Ability to apply these techniques to real‑world applications.
• Knowledge of IT audit, regulatory, and compliance in the Aerospace and Defense industry is a plus.
• Experience applying Agile methodology, including participation in ceremonies as part of a development team.
• Strong desire to experiment with and learn new technologies and knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for connecting systems/devices.
• Experience in designing and developing scalable cloud native solutions; including knowledge of infrastructure‑as‑code approaches (e.g., Teraform).
• Partnering with cross‑functional team (e.g., infrastructure, cyber, development) to ensure smooth deployments and sustainable performance of the platform.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

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.

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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.