Digital Technology Department Manager

RTX (Raytheon); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Associate Director for Digital Technology in El Segundo, CA. The role leads a ~100-person DT organization across multiple sites, aligning strategy with Engineering, Programs, Operations, and Security to deliver secure, reliable services.

The position requires a Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a track record of strategic planning, executive communication, and transformational leadership in classified environments. Onsite role with relocation potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-site team of ~100 employees across CA, TX, and IN with frontline leaders for service delivery and talent development.
• Define and implement DT strategy in partnership with Engineering, Programs, Operations, and Security.
• Standardize solutions, leverage synergies, and drive innovation to meet evolving program and security requirements.
• Align technology strategies with business priorities and ensure execution of DT services and initiatives.

Skills

Influential Leadership

Executive Communication

Strategy and Execution

Employee and Organizational Dev

Technical Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-21

Country: United States of America

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 eligib