Date Posted:
2026-06-26
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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: TS/SCI
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
The Director of Risk & Opportunity Management provides enterprise-level leadership across all SAOC program management teams. This role is responsible for establishing and executing a unified risk and opportunity strategy that supports aircraft mission systems, ground systems, cybersecurity, software development, and integration activities within the SAOC System0of0Systems environment. The Director ensures consistent processes, cross-team alignment, and proactive risk mitigation that supports program milestones, customer commitments, and mission readiness.
This is an Onsite role at our Richardson, TX facility.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the SAOC-wide risk and opportunity management framework, ensuring alignment with Collins processes and contract requirements
Provide program-level oversight of risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and opportunity capture across all SAOC IPTs and partner teams
Deliver integrated risk posture and actionable insights to the SAOC Program Director and senior leadership
Conduct enterprise risk roll0ups and maintain the SAOC Enterprise Risk Register
Partner with Systems Engineering, Integration Leads, and functional organizations to evaluate cross-cutting, systemic, and technical risks
Integrate risks and opportunities into EACs, baseline planning, resource strategies, and program schedules
Lead executive and customer-level risk reviews with clear, data-driven communication
Mentor and guide IPT-level risk managers to ensure consistency and strong analytical execution
Support key program milestones, readiness reviews, and integration events with consolidated risk assessments
Champion continuous improvement, digital tool adoption, and a culture of proactive risk engagement across the SAOC program
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor0s degree in engineering, systems engineering, aerospace, business, or related field
- Typically requires:Bachelor0s degree and 14 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
- 12+ years of experience supporting large aerospace or defense programs
- Demonstrated leadership in program-level risk and opportunity management
- Knowledge of mission systems, avionics integration, ground/air architectures, or cybersecurity
- Experience leading in a matrixed environment with government customer interaction
- 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.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Master0s degree in engineering, systems engineering, business, or related field
Experience supporting SAOC or similar C2/mission systems modernization programs
Familiarity with MBSE, digital engineering, and advanced risk analysis methods
PMI-RMP, PMP, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP or equivalent certification
What We Offer :
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- 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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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 candidate0s 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 company0s 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.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.
