Associate Director, Digital Technology GEC Enterprise Architect

Date Posted:

2026-02-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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, 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:

The DT GEC Enterprise Architecture Lead is a visionary leadership role responsible for architecting the digital landscape for organizations within Enterprise Services Digital.  This partnership role will be supporting Application Strategy & Transformation organization with the initial focus on supporting critical programs for the Global Ethics & Compliance programs.  This role will lead all RTX architects (direct reports and not) and architecture efforts for the Global Ethics & Compliance function and any projects required to exit the Deferred Prosecution Agreement.  This leader is adept at engaging stakeholders to translate aerospace and defense regulation into business and technology requirements.  Success requires the ability to balance the standardization and harmonization of business processes and technology with the flexibility to accommodate operational models across business units. This leader develops roadmaps and solutions that fully address the transformation of infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, data and analytics capability to maintain superior compliance through digital enablement of key business processes

What You Will Do:

• Establish a federated architecture framework and system specific architectures to ensure each business unit’s unique GEC needs are addressed while maintaining a unified corporate architecture.

• Work with executives and stakeholders from all business units to align GEC initiatives with corporate-wide goals and each unit’s objectives, ensuring the architecture supports shared services and unit-specific needs.

• Define a unified roadmap for GEC technology transformations that compliments other significant enterprise strategies (e.g. cloud and ERP) and realizes a oneRTX vision for future systems and services.

• Design systems that accommodate varying regulatory environments and trade practices specific to each unit’s regions, customer’s and operating environment.

• Implement unified approaches for data governance, compliance, and security across all operating units, ensuring compliance with EAR, ITAR, FCPA, TINA, etc.

• Vet and select trade and compliance tools that can operate in different environments, ensuring scalability and interoperability across units, to include evaluation of current technologies employed by all units.

• Leverages technology strategically, especially GEC solutions, automation, analytics and AI, to simplify compliance, improve employee experience and prevent escapes.

• Leads all areas of responsibility effectively in multiple contexts, including executive influence, organizational change management, architecture processes and governance, and supervision of direct reporting organization.

• Collaborates across legal, digital technology, manufacturing, supply chain and engineering to maintain a culture of compliance, best practice and innovation.

• Lead and inspire a team of 2-3 solution architects (indirect) across the BUs and Corp

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically, a minimum of 12+ years’ experience in digital technology or a related role, with a strong focus on application solutions and design; and 8+ years related work experience.

• Experience supporting aerospace and defense compliance with ITAR, EAR and similar regulatory frameworks.

• Experience architecting system and process improvements across a variety of technologies

• Experience architecting ethics & compliance capabilities  

• Experience architecting information systems using formal security and compliance assessment frameworks.

• Experience leading federated architecture efforts across operating units and global regions.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Curiosity and Innovation: create a culture of innovation and strive to adopt solutions which allow RTX to grow and utilize new technologies.

• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify system issues, troubleshoot problems, and propose effective solutions. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and quickly adapting to changing business needs and priorities.

• Compliance Mindset: Familiarity with industry regulations, controls, and security measures.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Work Location:

Remote

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.

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