Director – Digital Financial Controls

Date Posted:

2025-09-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RVA99: RTN Remote, Virginia

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/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:

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, innovation-oriented and results-driven Director of Digital Financial Controls (DFC). This role is critical in ensuring the security, integrity, and resilience of our digital assets and information systems. The Director of DFC will be responsible for identifying and developing the implementation strategy for regulatory requirements across RTX 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 the digital financial regulatory (SOX) landscape in aerospace and defense, the ability to lead through transformation, and successful partnership with key Enterprise functions. This role will evolve and lead a DFC program that is continuously monitoring and identifying compliance risk and ensuring RTX is in the best position to comply.

What You Will Do:

• Define and implement a comprehensive global DFC strategy that aligns with the company's strategic goals.
• Ensures RTX global financial systems are compliant with digital policies and regulatory requirements (SOX).
• Oversee the readiness of all financial systems for monthly, quarterly and annual digital testing.  
• Inform, 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.
• Define, implement, operate and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) metrics related to DFC.
• Lead the identification, assessment, prioritization and reporting of digital controls non-compliance risks across all financial systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of digital regulatory & 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 regulatory & policy testing and assessment.
• Partner with other functions to drive the development and implementation of controls to safeguard digital assets and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on digital financial regulatory (SOX) & policy matters, providing guidance and support to business units and stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Preferably 5+ years of experience in a top-tier risk advisory or management consulting firm or Financial Services
• Strong understanding of digital controls, risk management frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO, NIST, CMMC, SOX, CIS, SCF, SOC1, SOC2).
• Proven track record of successfully managing digital financial 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
• Expert knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity (e.g., SOX, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171)
• General knowledge of IT, Artificial Intelligence, and cybersecurity with experience in the following areas: controls testing, incident response, business continuity/ disaster recovery, vulnerability management, application security, database security, identity & access management, cloud security, & third-party.

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.

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Work Location: Remote
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

The salary range for this role is 176,000 USD - 352,000 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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