Digital Technology Department Manager

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX seeks an Associate Director to lead the Digital Technology organization for the RFS SSBU. You will guide planning, budgeting, infrastructure modernization, security alignment, and daily operations across California, Texas, and Indiana, managing a ~100-person team of frontline leaders.

This on-premises role in El Segundo requires a bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience, plus an active U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Experience leading teams in professional technology environments and managing workforce planning, resources, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-site team of ca. 100 employees across CA, TX, and IN with frontline leaders.
• Define and execute DT infrastructure strategy in partnership with Engineering, Programs, Operations and Security.
• Align technology investments with business priorities and ensure DT services meet program needs.
• Represent DT to leadership and enterprise councils and drive strategic initiatives.

Skills

Influential Leadership

Executive Communication

Strategy and Execution

Employee and Organizational

Technical Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

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. 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. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

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.

This is a fully on-premises role in El Segundo, California. Relocation assistance may be available. Occasional domestic travel is required to support teams and customers at other U.S. locations.

What You Will Do:

This Associate Director role reports to the APS Digital Technology Director and leads the Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) SSBU Digital organization. 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 100 employees across California, Texas, and Indiana, through a team of frontline leaders responsible for service delivery and talent development. As the primary DT representative to the RFS SSBU leadership team, 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.

Critical Leadership Skills

Influential Leadership – Ability to integrate across functions and product lines, build strong partnerships, and operate with the presence and judgment of a Director. Executive Communication – Ability to communicate strategy, priorities, risks, and performance clearly to senior leaders. Must translate complex technical topics into concise, actionable messages and deliver high‑quality executive materials that support decision‑making. Strategy and Execution – Ability to define and execute DT infrastructure strategies across key partners while maintaining reliable operations and delivering solutions at the speed of the business. Employee and Organizational Development – Ability to cultivate high‑performing teams aligned with Raytheon values, champion development and accountability, and lead process and change‑management improvements. Technical Acumen – Strong 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum 10 years’ experience; in lieu of degree, those with a minimum of 16 years professional and relevant experience will be considered.

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 professional technology environments. Experience managing workforce planning and resource management. Experience in project management. Experience in financial management, either in financial portfolio or budget, including Annual Operations Planning.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Negotiation in new Business efforts and Program standup. Experience of engaging with Customers, SBU Leadership and Engineering to enable optimal use of Networking resources. Experience leading teams in a Digital Technology or IT organization, including managing geographically dispersed teams. Experience working in Classified Computing environments, preferrable with knowledge of operating in Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) Areas. Experience presenting to senior leadership. Experience implementing newer technologies (ie cloud-based environments). Experience of Business continuity and Disaster Recovery operations. Experience in Information Technology, Engineering, or Program Environments strongly preferred. Experience collaborating with functional engineering, Real Estate, Cyber Security and programs. Experience in Classified Environments, including Security requirements and controls Experience with DFARs, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG requirements and controls. Experience with cyber and compliance hardening, process controls, and risk management. Experience in communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change. Experience with complex issues, develop effective solutions, and drive to timely resolution. Relationship builder at all levels and across the Enterprise. Experience in prioritizing and managing conflicting tasks and initiatives. Experience to lead, develop, inspire, and motivate a team. Experience securely connecting labs to internal and external customers. Experience in leading change efforts.

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.

The salary range for this role is 172,900 USD - 328,700 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.
• 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.

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.