Director - Compliance Operations (Secret Clearance Required)

RTX

114d • $176,000 - $352,000

About The Position

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Its 195,000 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, hypersonics, 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. The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team: Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, innovation-oriented and results-driven Director of Digital Compliance Operations across the organization. This role is critical in ensuring the security, integrity, and resilience of our digital assets and information systems. The Director of CO will be responsible for identifying, assessing, digital controls to support the company's strategic objectives and operational effectiveness through delivery of efficient and effective compliance services. The role will require a deep understanding of digital controls and the ability to lead through transformation, and successful partnership with key Enterprise functions. This role will evolve and lead a compliance operations program that is continuously monitoring, validating, identifying and correcting controls and compliance gaps, issues and failures. The role requires and active Secret Clearance in order to be considered.

Requirements

• A University Degree in Business, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in digital controls, cybersecurity, capability maturity or a related discipline, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Expert knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity (e.g., DFARS, FAR, ITAR, EAR, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171).
• Proven track record of successfully managing digital controls programs in large, complex organizations, preferably within the Aerospace and Defense industries.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management verbally and written, facilitate effective meetings, build effective working relationships and partnerships, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are desirable.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products with experience in preparing presentations and presenting to executive leadership.
• General knowledge of IT, Artificial Intelligence, and cybersecurity with experience in the following areas: incident response, business continuity/ disaster recovery, vulnerability management, application security, database security, identity & access management, OT security, cloud security, third-party & supply chain risk management.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive digital compliance operations program that aligns with the company's strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Adopt and implement an operational strategy that leverages innovation and incorporates a Unified Controls Framework (UCF) across regulatory requirements to enable a test once use many approach to streamline assessments.
• Evolve and own compliance services to include Authorization Management Board, Controls and Assurance Testing, Information Security Management and Training and actively drive service adoption across all business units.
• Strong understanding of digital controls, risk management frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, CMMC, CIS, SCF, RMF).
• Mature and continuously improve the Information Risk Assessment and Management Process (IRAMP).
• Define, implement, operate and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) metrics related to CO.
• Lead the identification, assessment, prioritization and reporting of digital controls non-compliance risks across the organization.
• Lead and mentor a team of digital controls professionals through transformation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation while inspiring to embrace RTX’s core values.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, cybersecurity, audit, legal, and compliance, to ensure a cohesive approach to internal controls testing and assessment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on digital controls, providing guidance and support to business units and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees