Digital Technology Department Manager

RTX•El Segundo, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This Associate Director role reports to the APS Digital Technology Director and leads the Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) SSBU Digital organization. The position provides strategic and operational leadership across planning, budgeting, infrastructure modernization, security alignment, and daily operations to ensure stable, secure, and supportable environments. It leads a multi-site team of approximately 100 employees across California, Texas, and Indiana through frontline leaders responsible for service delivery and talent development. As the primary Digital Technology representative to RFS SSBU leadership, the role aligns technology strategies and investments with business priorities and ensures effective execution of Digital Technology services and initiatives. It defines Digital Technology strategy in partnership with Engineering, Programs, Operations, and Security; identifies opportunities to standardize solutions, leverage synergies, and innovate; and supports evolving program and security requirements. The position is responsible for strategic planning, operational metrics, and long-term capital decisions. The role works closely with Engineering partners, Digital peers, SBU leadership, Global Security Services, and key suppliers to align requirements, priorities, and remediation needs. Participation in enterprise councils is expected to represent business needs and influence broader Digital Technology direction. The position is fully on-premises in El Segundo, California, with occasional domestic travel to support teams and customers at other U.S. locations. Relocation assistance may be available. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required. The salary range is $172,900–$328,700. Eligible applicants may receive benefits and may qualify for annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to applicable conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 10 years of experience; candidates without a degree may qualify with at least 16 years of professional and relevant experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance before the start date.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Experience leading teams in professional technology environments.
Experience managing workforce planning and resource management.
Experience in project management.
Experience in financial management, including financial portfolio or budget management and Annual Operations Planning.
Strong understanding of classified Digital Technology environments and working knowledge of Engineering or Operations practices.
Experience delivering technical capabilities, including software, hardware, or operations, in a program-driven setting.
Ability to communicate strategy, priorities, risks, and performance clearly to senior leaders and translate complex technical topics into concise, actionable messages.
Ability to define and execute infrastructure strategies while maintaining reliable operations.
Ability to lead organizational development, accountability, process improvements, and change management.

Nice To Haves

Experience negotiating in new business efforts and program standup.
Experience engaging customers, SBU leadership, and Engineering to enable optimal use of networking resources.
Experience leading teams in a Digital Technology or IT organization, including geographically dispersed teams.
Experience working in classified computing environments, preferably including Top Secret and Special Access Program areas.
Experience presenting to senior leadership.
Experience implementing newer technologies, such as cloud-based environments.
Experience with business continuity and disaster recovery operations.
Experience in Information Technology, Engineering, or Program environments.
Experience collaborating with functional Engineering, Real Estate, Cyber Security, and Programs.
Experience with classified-environment security requirements and controls.
Experience with DFARS, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG requirements and controls.
Experience with cyber and compliance hardening, process controls, and risk management.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence and drive change.
Ability to address complex issues, develop effective solutions, and drive timely resolution.
Ability to build relationships at all levels across the enterprise.
Experience prioritizing and managing conflicting tasks and initiatives.
Ability to lead, develop, inspire, and motivate a team.
Experience securely connecting labs to internal and external customers.
Experience leading change efforts.

Responsibilities

Lead the Radio Frequency Solutions SSBU Digital organization and its multi-site team of approximately 100 employees through frontline leaders.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for planning, budgeting, infrastructure modernization, security alignment, and daily operations.
Align technology strategies and investments with business priorities and oversee execution of Digital Technology services and initiatives.
Define Digital Technology strategy in partnership with Engineering, Programs, Operations, and Security.
Identify opportunities to standardize solutions, leverage synergies, and innovate in response to program and security requirements.
Develop operational metrics and steward long-term capital decisions.
Work with Engineering partners, Digital peers, SBU leadership, Global Security Services, and suppliers to align requirements, priorities, and remediation needs.
Represent business needs and influence broader Digital Technology direction through participation in enterprise councils.
Cultivate team development, accountability, process improvement, and change management.
Support teams and customers at other U.S. locations through occasional domestic travel.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, subject to eligibility and applicable factors.
Relocation assistance may be available.