Classified Networking Associate Director, Onsite

Company: RTX
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-04-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.? U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance? Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Associate Director, Digital Technology Classified Networking, ONSITE Raytheon Digital Technology Program Digital Services Classified Infrastructure Services Onsite - Aurora, CO, Boston MA are (to include RI), North Texas Area or Tucson, AZ Current and Active US Secret Clearance required At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. What You Will Do: This Associate Director-level (M6) position reports to the Director for Classified Infrastructure Services within Raytheon Digital Technology. In this role, you will provide leadership and management for the Classified Networking organization. Responsibilities include technical planning, long-term budget planning, technical debt management, solution catalog inputs, and support daily operations. The goal is to deliver stable, proactive, secure, and supportable operational environments. The PDS team establishes the secure digital foundation for program success across all Strategic Business Units (SBUs), delivering and managing integrated and secure solutions in Networking, and advanced system architecture. The PDS Classified Networking Associate Director will lead this team to deliver business value and meet the needs of Raytheon and RTX. This will be achieved by developing and deploying talent and technical capabilities, while strengthening relationships with internal and external peers to ensure the holistic success of the DT organization in meeting strategic digital transformation objectives. This leader will also coordinate with organizations across the enterprise to support the OneRTX roadmaps. Primary responsibilities include managing and developing a team of seven leaders and 110 individual contributors and setting technology direction based on engineering and program needs determined by front-end business architects. The role involves seeking and developing synergies between multiple groups: Classified Networking, Data Center operations, and High-Performance Computing. The goal is to drive standards and proactively innovate solutions in response to evolving security requirements. This position requires vision, strategic planning, and the creation of operational metrics to inform long-term capital investments. This approach will provide Strategic Business Units with the clarity needed regarding options, costs, and solutions for informed investment decisions. Significant focus will be on ensuring alignment with key partners, including peers at Collins and Pratt & Whitney, various engineering disciplines, Digital functional peers, program and SBU leadership, Digital leadership, Global Security Services (GSS) Cyber and program security teams, as well as key suppliers and vendors. This leader will participate in Enterprise councils to represent business requirements and influence priorities and effective collaboration. This leader will also work directly with customers and GSS to align on program security requirements, expectations and any required mitigation and remediation activities. The leader will speak as cognizant authority representing the Classified Networking discipline communicating the capabilities of the organization in a team support model integrated with CDS, Strategic Business Unit teams, Architecture and external teams including Infrastructure Services and Digital Solutions. The following Leadership skills are critical for success in this role: Relationships – Must be able to effectively integrate and establish influence with functional and product line organizations throughout the Raytheon organization. The director brings business value at multiple levels of influence so it should be expected this individual will be apt to be delegated to, and effective in, as Director. Strategy and Execution – Ability to foster the development and execution of critical DT infrastructure strategies within DT and across Engineering, Security, Operations, and Programs. While achieving a trajectory for the team and company, operational requirements must be maintained with related services and solutions delivered at the speed of the business. Employee and Organization Development –Must be able to lead and develop high-performing teams aligned with Raytheon vision, strategy, values and behaviors. Building on a foundation of a strong culture of people development and accountability, the associate Director should embrace creative time management practices as they execute daily. Must also be able to lead DT process improvements and change management efforts to support organizational growth. Technical Acumen - Must have a deep understanding of Networking and the technologies within the DT space, and keen knowledge of at least one functional partner (Engineering, Operations) area working practices. Must be experienced leading the delivery of technical capability (SW/HW Dev, DT Operations, etc.) within a program environment. This will be an on-premises role with the location options being: Aurora, CO , Massachusetts area locations (to include RI), North Texas Area locations, or Tucson, AZ. Relocation support may be available to the applicant as needed to move to Tucson, AZ only, as business need dictates. Additionally, occasional Business travel may be necessary to our US Domestic Locations beyond the assigned work location of Tucson, mostly to visit our Classified Networking team members and customers who are in other locations in the Domestic US Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years' experience Experience Leading teams in professional technology environments. Experience managing workforce planning and resource management. Experience in project management. Experience in financial management, either in financial portfolio or budget, including Annual Operations Planning. Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: Negotiation in new Business efforts and Program standup. Experience with Networking and Network technologies. Experience of engaging with Customers, SBU Leadership and Engineering to enable optimal use of Networking resources. Experience leading teams in a Digital Technology or IT organization. Experience working in Classified Computing environments, preferrable with knowledge of operating in Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) Areas. Experience successfully presenting to senior leadership. Experience successfully implementing newer technologies (ie cloud-based environments). Familiarity with Network management tools. Experience of Business continuity and Disaster Recovery operations. Experience in Information Technology, Engineering, or Program Environments strongly preferred. Experience collaborating with functional engineering, Real Estate, Cyber Security and programs. Experience in Classified Environments, including Security requirements and controls Knowledge of DFARs, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG requirements and controls. Experience with cyber and compliance hardening, process controls, and risk management. Proven effective communication skills, with ability to influence and drive change. Demonstrated ability to understand complex issues, develop effective solutions, and drive to timely resolution. Relationship builder at all levels and across the Enterprise. Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting tasks and initiatives. Proven ability to lead, develop, inspire, and motivate a team. Experience securely connecting labs to internal and external customers. Demonstrated success in leading change efforts. BS in Computer Science or Engineering; Finance or Business advanced technical degree (MS, PhD) preferred. US Top Secret Clearance (DoD) preferred. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation support to may be available to the applicant if they meet the company policy criteria. The preference is to relocate the incumbent to Tucson, AZ if they do not live close to one of the location area options. Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Clearance Information: This position requires an active and current US Secret security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 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, hyper-sonics, 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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. The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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