Associate Director - Digital Risk Management (Remote)

Date Posted : 2025-09-04

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 :

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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 skilled, experienced, innovation-oriented and results-driven Associate Director - Digital Risk Management to lead RTX's Digital Risk Management function. This role is critical in ensuring the security, integrity, and resilience of our digital assets and information systems. The Associate Director - Digital Risk Management will be responsible for establishing RTX's digital risk management program and the standards used to asses and measure risk to support the company's strategic objectives and operational effectiveness.

The Digital Risk Management Leader reports to the Director - Digital Risk and is responsible for managing the Digital Risk Management program for Enterprise Services, Pratt Whitney, Collins Aerospace and Raytheon. The role will require a deep understanding of digital risk management and enterprise risk reporting, the ability to lead through transformation, and successful partnership with key Enterprise functions, Internal Audit and RTX business units.

What You Will Do :

Design, implement, and maintain an effective digital risk management framework leveraging a traceable, defensible, objective and quantitative approach that aligns with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements and informs decision-makers to enable a cohesive and risk-aligned strategy across all unclassified domains, acquisitions, subsidiaries, and product lines of business.

Lead development of long-term digital risk management strategy, develop and execute 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.

Manage geographically distributed team of digital risk management professionals who identify, assess, prioritize, track digital risk and mitigation status across RTX, 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

Conduct annual enterprise-wide risk exercise to identify, analyze and report on current and emerging digital risk scenarios across RTX

Monitor, analyze and report on emerging and systemic digital risks and trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Define, implement, operate and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) metrics related to digital risk management, report key risk and performance indicators and provide regular status updates to Director - Digital Risk

Partner with business units and ES functions to collect and maintain digital risk services requirements and continuously improve digital risk service portfolio

Partner with Cybersecurity leadership, RTX Digital Risk Council and key stakeholders across ES and the business units to define and manage risk appetite and tolerance

Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, Cyber Defense, Internal Audit, Legal, and Compliance, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to digital risk management.

Partner with RTX ES, Corporate Strategy functions and Program Management Office to define risk-aligned initiatives and funding priorities

Partner with other GRC functions to drive the development and implementation of risk-based policies and controls to safeguard digital assets and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Guide and coach RTX Digital Technology leaders, managers, subject matter experts, and other functional team members on complex problem solving towards identifying and managing risk within the RTX global infrastructure and meet U.S. and international government cybersecurity regulations.

Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to digital risk.

Qualifications You Must Have :

A University Degree in Business, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

Prior relevant work experience must include digital risk management, cybersecurity, or a related discipline, with at least 5 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 3+ years of experience in a top-tier risk advisory or management consulting firm or Financial Services

Strong understanding of digital risk management frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, COSO ERM, FAIR).

Proven track record of successfully transforming digital risk management programs in large, complex organizations, preferably within the Aerospace and Defense or Financial Services industries

Strong understanding of, and experience in digital risk quantification (e.g. FAIR)

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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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