Associate Director, Digital Department Lead

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX, a world-leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking an Associate Director to lead Digital Technology across California, Texas, and Arizona. The role is onsite in El Segundo, CA or Tucson, AZ, with travel to support teams and customers.

You will align DT strategy with engineering and security priorities, manage a ~60-person team, and guide capital decisions and service delivery to keep critical environments stable, secure, and scalable.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or equivalent; 12+ years in digital technology leadership.
• Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance is required.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across planning, budgeting, modernization, and security alignment.
• Lead a multi-site team across CA, TX, and AZ, with frontline leaders for service delivery and talent development.
• Define DT strategy with Engineering, Programs, Operations, and Security; drive standardization and investments.

Skills

Team leadership

Digital Technology leadership

Budget management

Project management

Security clearance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-808 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 808

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

What You Will Do

• This Associate Director role reports to the AT Digital Technology Director. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across planning, budgeting, infrastructure modernization, security alignment, and daily operations to ensure stable, secure, and supportable environments.
• You will lead a multi‑site team of approximately 60 employees across California, Texas, and Arizona, through a team of frontline leaders responsible for service delivery and talent development. Working across Digital, you will align technology strategies and investments with business priorities and ensure effective execution of DT services and initiatives.
• The role defines DT strategy in partnership with Engineering, Programs, Operations, and Security. You will identify opportunities to standardize solutions, leverage synergies, and innovate in support of evolving program and security requirements. Success requires strategic planning, development of operational metrics, and stewardship of long‑term capital decisions.
• You will work closely with Engineering partners, Digital peers, SBU leadership, Global Security Services (GSS), and key suppliers to ensure alignment on requirements, priorities, and remediation needs. Participation in enterprise councils is expected to represent business needs and influence broader DT direction.
• This is a fully on‑premises role in El Segundo, California or Tucson, Arizona.
• Occasional domestic travel is required to support teams and customers at other U.S. locations

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience leading teams in a Digital Technology or IT organization, including managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in financial management, either in financial portfolio or budget, including Annual Operations Planning and Long Range Planning.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in Classified environments, preferrable with knowledge of operating in Collateral, Secret and Top-Secret Special Access Program (SAP) Areas.
• Experience in Classified Environments, including Security requirements and controls with knowledge of DFARs, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG requirements and controls.
• Experience implementing newer technologies (ie cloud-based environments).
• Experience of Business continuity, Disaster Recovery operations and Risk Management.
• Experience with new Business efforts and Program standup.
• Experience prioritizing and managing conflicting tasks and initiatives.
• Experience securely connecting labs to internal and external customers.
• Experience building partnerships across functions, business units and enterprise, collaborating effectively with Engineering, Real Estate, Cyber Security, and Program teams to achieve strategic business objectives.
• Experience communicating strategy, priorities, risks, and performance effectively to senior leaders; influence stakeholders, drive change, and translate complex technical topics into concise, actionable executive communications.
• Experience defining and executing DT infrastructure strategies across key partners while maintaining reliable operations and delivering solutions at the speed of the business.
• Experience understanding of classified DT environments and working knowledge of Engineering or Operations practices. Experience delivering technical capabilities (software, hardware, or operations) in a program‑driven setting is required.
• US Top Secret Clearance (DoD) preferred.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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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