Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Programs

Date Posted:

2026-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M05 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M05 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world 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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon Global Security Services (GSS) is seeking a Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Programs to provide regional-level leadership, governance, and strategic oversight of cybersecurity programs supporting classified and regulated business environments.

In this role, you will serve as a senior leader responsible for the direction, integration, and performance of cybersecurity programs across multiple Strategic Business Units (SBUs) within a region. You will lead and empower a team of cybersecurity leaders, including ISSMs and ISSOs, while ensuring alignment between business objectives, regulatory obligations, customer requirements, and enterprise risk tolerance.

You will advise program leadership on cybersecurity risk, opportunity, and posture. This role requires regular engagement with Cognizant Security Agencies (CSAs), program leadership, and external stakeholders, as well as close collaboration with cross-functional groups (Digital Technology, Engineering, Networking, etc.) to drive alignment with business strategy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate executive leadership presence, the ability to lead across complex cross-functional organizations, and a proven record of driving accountability, execution excellence, and mission success while role-modeling RTX values and leadership behaviors.

This position is 100% onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

What You Will Do

• Provide senior leadership and governance for cybersecurity programs across multiple SBUs within the regional area of responsibility (AOR).
• Owns the development and execution of a comprehensive cybersecurity compliance strategy for AOR and ensures cybersecurity initiatives align with business priorities, customer commitments, and risk tolerance.
• Serve as a senior advisor to program leadership on cybersecurity program health, risk posture, and strategic tradeoffs.
• Direct and empower subordinate cybersecurity leaders (Site ISSMs & Program ISSMs) responsible for execution and day-to-day operations.
• Implement, execute and enforce cybersecurity program policies, standards, and operating models.
• Balance and reconcile business objectives, regulatory requirements, and customer needs through risk-based decision-making within your region.
• Lead engagement with Cognizant Security Agencies, and U.S. Government representatives, including negotiation of requirements and resolution of program-level risks within your region.
• Oversees the collection and reporting of operational performance and information system metrics as required (e.g., monthly metrics, data calls, burn down).
• Enforces the use of business unit level repositories (e.g., RCAST, eMASS) and ensures accuracy and reliability of data.
• Enforces the implementation and sustainment of consistent Raytheon incident response actions (e.g., Comprehensive Incident Response Plan (CIRP).
• Ensure consistent communication and alignment across the GSS Cybersecurity organization and functional partners.
• Champion leadership development, workforce planning, and succession strategies within the cybersecurity program organization.
• Represent cybersecurity programs in interdepartmental and enterprise governance forums.
• Travel up to 10% as required to support enterprise and government engagements.
  
  

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Experience in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, and/or Risk Management.
• Experience providing senior level leadership for cybersecurity programs or portfolios.
• Experience with budget planning and resource allocation, for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Experience overseeing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities and interacting with Authorizing Officials.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong working knowledge of RMF, DAAG, JSIG, NISPOM, ICD-503, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across complex, matrixed organizations and external stakeholders.
• PMP or equivalent program/portfolio leadership experience.
• Experience operating in classified, cross-domain, and highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated success representing organizations in senior-level engagements with CSAs, AOs, DAOs, and government oversight bodies.
• Experience aligning cybersecurity programs with business transformation, modernization, or digital initiatives.
  
  

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What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

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

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products
  
  

We are RTX

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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