Principal Specialist, CDS Portfolio Operations

Date Posted:

2026-01-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA131: Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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:

Role Overview

The IT Portfolio Operations Manager will support the Business Management Director and Portfolio Manager in the governance, execution, and operational alignment of the organization’s project and service portfolio. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive operational excellence, and support leadership in decision-making through high-quality portfolio insights and updates.

What You Will Do:

Portfolio Governance & Alignment:

• Support the Portfolio Manager in RTX Enterprise Project Management (REPM) governance and strategic alignment.
• Run portfolio management ceremonies and gate reviews, ensuring adherence to project lifecycle requirements.
• Develop and maintain standards, processes, and tools for portfolio management activities.

Process Management & Improvement:

• Create and refine CORE operating system documentation workflows, and templates to enhance efficiency and visibility.
• Help identify improvement targets for improved operational performance across the portfolio.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with project managers, product owners, and leadership teams to ensure smooth communication and timely reporting.
• Facilitate portfolio reviews, including preparation of materials, consolidation of updates, and presentation.

Reporting & Decision Support:

• Provide high-quality reporting that delivers actionable insights to stakeholders and supports strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and ensure timely reporting on portfolio health, including budget, schedule, scope, and resource allocation.

Agile Practices & Interim Support:

• Lead agile ceremonies for Business Management and Service Management teams and leverage role for other responsibilities.
• Offer interim project management support for high-priority initiatives as needed

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum 3 years experience.
• 5+ years of experience in IT portfolio or program management
• 5+ years experience of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• 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:

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Experience in a large, matrixed organization or IT environment.
• Certification in project or portfolio management (e.g., PMP, SAFe).
• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
• This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and has a passion for driving operational excellence across IT initiatives.

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 off