Director, Risk & Opportunity Management – SAOC Program (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 1717 Cityline Dr CITYLINE C17

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Director of Risk & Opportunity Management provides enterprise-level leadership across all SAOC program management teams. This role 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 SystemofSystems environment. The Director ensures consistent processes cross-team alignment and proactive risk mitigation that supports program milestones customer commitments and mission readiness.

This is an Onsite role at our Richardson TX facility.

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 rollups 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

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in engineering systems engineering aerospace business or related field
• Typically requires:Bachelors degree and 14 years of prior relevant experience ORAdvanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
• 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
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Masters 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

What We Offer :

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger A team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilian military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team youll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

Regardless of your role type collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance home and auto insurance additional life and accident insurancecritical illnessinsurance group legal ID theft protection
• Birth adoption parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health fertility and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
• And more!

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 186200 USD - 353800 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 candidates 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 companys 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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