Date Posted:
2025-09-19
Country:
United States of America
Location:
UTCT1: Corp - CT - Remote Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA
Position Role Type:
Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.
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Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, VA.
The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, innovation-oriented and results-driven Director of Digital Governance to lead RTX's digital governance function. This role will be critical in ensuring robust governance practices across all business units and compliance with law, regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.
The Digital Governance Leader reports to the Sr. Director - Digital Governance & Risk and is responsible for leading the Digital Governance program for Enterprise Services, Pratt Whitney, Collins Aerospace and Raytheon. The role will require a deep understanding of controls & frameworks, ability to deliver a highly optimized, streamlined controls framework, the ability to lead through transformation, and successful partnership with key Enterprise functions.
What You Will Do:
Design, implement, and maintain an effective digital governance framework (incl. but not limited to: organization, process, technology, domains, operating model) that aligns with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements and enables the RTX global business strategy and operations across all unclassified domains, acquisitions, subsidiaries, and product lines of business.
Innovate and lead changes required to establish and maintain governance in a broad and ever-changing regulatory landscape aimed at combating the growing cybersecurity threat led by nation states who possess time, talent and cashflow to steal proprietary data using any means possible including artificial intelligence.
Lead development and execution of long-term governance strategies in alignment with the overall RTX global business strategy, develop and direct execution of mid- and short-term strategies to reduce digital risk in support of demonstrating compliance for global Defense, Commercial, and international business pursuits for RTX, Pratt Whitney, Collins Aerospace and Raytheon.
Establish operational plans and standards in support of the RTX global business strategy to meet commitments to customer requirements and Federal and international regulations.
Manage geographically distributed team of digital governance professionals who define and maintain policies, digital control frameworks and control testing standards, including: Digital Policy Management, Digital Governance & Control Frameworks and Disaster Preparedness, with responsibility for talent acquisition, retention, employee career and development in collaboration with HR partners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation while inspiring to embrace RTX's core values
Develop and maintain all RTX digital policies, technical standards, and work processes aligned to policies that ensure compliance with all required federal, state, industry and international laws and regulations though its directives.
Develop and maintain digital policy awareness and training material for training of RTX employees and contractors on new policies, standards and procedures or significant changes, plan and execute communication campaigns to communicate new or changed regulatory requirements or new or changed policies
Design, implement, and maintain unified controls framework with standardized control testing plans satisfying the company's regulatory requirements and industry leading practices
Monitor regulatory changes and emerging technology trends, use of emerging technologies and partner with subject-matter experts on defining/ improving controls to mitigate potential digital risk
Oversee RTX's business continuity and disaster recovery program for critical applications and infrastructure.
Define, implement, operate and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) metrics related to Digital Governance and provide regular status updates to Senior Director - Digital Governance & Risk
Influence and negotiate toward agreement/acceptance of existing/new policies, industry best practices, funding and approaches across the RTX global digital infrastructure Senior Executives and other key stakeholders in ES, Pratt Whitney, Collins and Raytheon.
Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in digital governance.
Qualifications You Must Have:
A University Degree in Business, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
Prior relevant work experience must include digital governance, digital risk management, cybersecurity, or a related discipline, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Preferably 5+ years of experience in a top-tier risk advisory or management consulting firm or Financial Services
Strong understanding of digital governance frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST800-171, NIST800-53, ISO 27001, COBIT).
Broad and substantive knowledge of industry, global laws and regulations governing businesses, or recognized outside the organization
Proven track record of successfully managing digital governance programs in large, complex organizations, preferably within the Aerospace and Defense or Financial Services industries
Ability to communicate with all levels of management verbally and written, facilitate effective meetings, build effective working relationships and partnerships, and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are desirable
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products with experience in preparing presentations and presenting to executive leadership
General knowledge of IT, Artificial Intelligence, and cybersecurity with experience in the following areas: incident response, business continuity/ disaster recovery, vulnerability management, application security, database security, identity & access management, OT security, cloud security, third-party & supply chain risk management
General knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity (e.g., DFARS, FAR, ITAR, EAR)
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.
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Work Location: Remote
Please consider the following role @type definition as you apply for this role:
Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed
The salary range for this role is 176,000 USD - 352,000 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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