Chief Of Staff - BBN Technologies

RTX; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

RTX BBN seeks a Chief of Staff to gain first-hand knowledge across BBN’s science and technology business. The role supports action management, strategic tech engagements, and drives execution of projects to improve operations.

You will work with the BBN President and Leadership Team on prioritization, alignment, and cross‑company initiatives in a hybrid Cambridge, MA setting. The ideal candidate has strong business acumen, technical breadth, and exceptional communication to accelerate innovation

Qualifications

• University degree with 10+ years' experience or advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Experience with DoD/IC S&T programs (e.g., DARPA, ONR, AFRL).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Program management / technical project management experience.
• Experience engaging with senior business leaders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Work with the President on short- and long-term organizational goals and tech strategies.
• Support, manage and drive BBN reviews and RTX engagements across the company.
• Manage, develop and coordinate staff actions and new operational projects at LT level.
• Lead or support cross-functional working groups and business initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across BBN LT for successful deliverables.
• May serve as BBN President representative on enterprise initiatives across RTX.
• Prepare materials with functional leaders for strategic meetings and programs.
• Engage leadership to identify challenges and drive alignment with business goals.

Skills

Program management

DoD/IC programs

Security clearance

Executive engagement

Leadership to teams

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Location

US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-BBN06 ~ 10 & 50 Moulton St ~ MOULTON B6

Date Posted

2026-10-01

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-BBN06 ~ 10 & 50 Moulton St ~ MOULTON B6

Position Role Type

Unspecified

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

RTX BBN is seeking a Chief of Staff. This individual will gain first‑hand knowledge of the management and operations of BBN’s leading‑edge Science and Technology business. The individual will support action management, contribute to cross‑company strategic technology engagements, manage and contribute to company technology reviews and drive execution of projects which improve BBN’s operations. This individual will support the President and the BBN Leadership Team on various business and technology initiatives, and gain business management experience to include company coordination, collaboration, organization, and communication.

The Chief of Staff will ensure that priorities are aligned, projects and initiatives address business needs, and strategic programs are delivered effectively across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen, technical breadth, project leadership, analytical thinking, and exceptional communication skills to help accelerate innovation and organizational performance.

The position reports to the BBN President. Primary location is Cambridge, Mass. This is a hybrid assignment. Travel to other BBN sites (RI, VA, MD, MN) or other company and customer sites is expected.

What You Will Do

• Work with BBN President on short‑and long‑term organizational goals and objectives that align with broader organizational and technology strategies.
• Support, manage and drive BBN reviews, staffing reviews and engagements with the larger RTX company.
• Manage, develop, analyze, and coordinate staff actions and new operational projects at the BBN LT level.
• Lead or support cross‑functional working groups and business initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across BBN LT to ensure successful execution of business deliverables and initiatives.
• May serve as BBN President representative on enterprise initiatives or programs across RTX. Engage with senior and executive business and functional leaders.
• Support BBN Strategy decisions and support the coordination of internal investments and technology directions.
• Create/modify technical and management briefing charts for meetings with RTX leaders, customers, employees and other speaking arrangements and conferences.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring business and project progress and for interventions and problem solving with technical project managers, managers, and clients. Provide guidance and instruction on expected results and/ or deliverables.
• Engage with BBN leadership and broader BBN community to identify challenges, support solutions, and drive alignment with BBN business goals.
• Engage and lead special projects for President and leadership team.
• Work closely with BBN Functional Leaders to prepare material including but not limited to Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Business Development, Contracts, Program Management, etc.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with Department of Defense/Intelligence Community Science and Technology (S&T) programs (i.e. DARPA, ONR, AFRL, IARPA, OUSW, etc.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• Program Management / Technical Project Management / Principal Investigator experience.
• Experience engaging with senior business leaders and executives.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to work autonomously and balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with groups in a highly visible, high‑pressure environment.
• Experience working with and ability to quickly understand and comprehend a broad range of software and hardware technologies.
• Ability to anticipate organizational or operational challenges and apply resources to mitigate issues before they impact operations.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Location

• This position is hybrid at our Cambridge, MA. headquarters.
• Relocation assistance available.

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well‑versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state‑of‑the‑art research.
• A technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.