Director, Risk & Management – SAOC Program; Onsite
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Management
Program / Project Manager
Director of Risk & Opportunity Management
This onsite role is located in Richardson, Texas and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. The position 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 System‑of‑Systems environment.
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 roll‑ups 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, aerospace, business, or related field.
- 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.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
- Master’s 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.
- Salary range: 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional additional coverages including pet, home, auto, and critical illness insurance.
- Parental leave benefits and fertility support.
- Employee Assistance Program with counseling sessions.
- Wellness incentives and rewards program.
- Home and elder care services and virtual medical consultations.
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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