Associate Director, Architecture Assurance Leader - Applications (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2026-04-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-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:

RTX has an opening for an Associate Director, Architecture Assurance Leader - Applications (Associate Director, Business Systems and Transformation) position.

RTX Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Architecture Assurance Leader to join our Corporate team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and ensure that enterprise-wide architectural strategies, systems, and solutions align with the company’s overarching business objectives. As a corporate leader, you will work closely with senior executives, business units, and technology teams to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure architectural solutions that drive business outcomes.

What You Will Do:

• Lead architecture assurance initiatives across corporate functions to ensure alignment with RTX’s enterprise strategy, compliance with policies, and adherence to architectural principles.
• Develop and enhance enterprise-wide architecture assurance frameworks, methodologies, and governance standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing insights into architectural risks, opportunities, and innovations.
• Conduct architecture reviews for key corporate programs and projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and RTX's technology roadmap.
• Collaborate with corporate IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation teams to develop solutions that optimize efficiency, scalability, and security.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks, ensuring proactive planning and resolution.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions and drive competitive advantage.
• Provide mentorship to team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the corporate architecture team.
• Prepare and present architecture assurance reports, metrics, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Travel: up to 5%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in enterprise architect, architect assurance or systems engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree.
• Expertise in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar methodologies.
• Proven track record of working in a highly matrixed, complex corporate environment and managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Planview EA, Sparx EA, and ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and compli
• ance requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Certification in TOGAF, ArchiMate, or similar architecture frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise systems integration and large-scale program management.
• Familiarity with RTX’s corporate policies and business structure is an advantage.
• RTX Certified Architect.
• Knowledge of advancements in digital technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Ability to Travel up to 5%

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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 berequired to work from one of the 50 U.S.states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who areworking in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).An employeemay be expected totravel to the site location as needed.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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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