SkillBridge: Digital Program Lead- Tucson, AZ

Digital Program Lead (DPL) – Air & Space Defense Systems

Location:

Tucson, AZ (Onsite). The role requires a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance. The position is eligible for relocation to the Tucson area.

• Serve as the DT touchpoint for SBU Leadership, Program Management, and SSBU Directors, acting as a strategic partner and escalation point for digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop and execute a strategic DT roadmap focused on streamlining opportunities and managing scope, cost, and schedule performance.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration and root cause analysis to solve complex DT program challenges.
• Manage key performance metrics, financials, EVMS, and staffing, providing regular status reports and operations reviews.
• Partner with engineering and proposal teams to capture requirements, create executable plans, and ensure effective program support across functions.
• Oversee the Program Annual Operating Plan (AOP), track capital and expense spending, and ensure compliance with security and infrastructure regulations.
• Direct and manage DT personnel, resources, and third‑party collaborations to advance Agile initiatives and streamline procurement and technical solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, MIS, engineering, math, or a STEM field plus 8 years of directly related experience (or Master’s degree and 5 years of experience).
• Must have and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to be read onto special access programs.
• Experience in overall information technology, software/systems engineering, and/or program management.

• Extensive experience as an Agile Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Product Manager, leading cross‑functional teams; PMP, PMX, or CMX certification highly desired.
• Expertise in project management, risk/opportunity analysis, cost analysis, performance tracking across complex programs.
• Understanding of software development, systems integration, Dev Sec Ops , continuous improvement, and testing processes throughout the program life cycle.
• Strong leadership, team motivation, large portfolio/backlog management, and senior stakeholder influence.
• Excellent communication, business case analysis, ROI modeling, contract/SOW negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Transitioning service members may qualify for a Skill Bridge Fellowship to gain in‑depth experience in the aerospace and defense business. Eligibility requires a projected honorable discharge, completion of all transition requirements, and approval from the unit commander or O4+ chain of command. Fellows do not receive compensation and receive military pay and benefits during the fellowship.

Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD (based on experience). Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs may apply. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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. Benefits are subject to business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement terms.

Relocation assistance is available for the selected candidate meeting company policy criteria.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable federal or state protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.