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

RTX•Richardson, TX

1d•$186,200 - $353,800•Onsite

About The Position

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 System‑of‑Systems 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, aerospace, business, or related field
Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s 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

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 roll‑ups 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

Benefits

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 insurance, critical illness insurance, 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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs