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

Date Posted:

2026-06-26

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 world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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 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.

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 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

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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

What We Offer :

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solu