Associate Director, Cybersecurity

RTX

. Provide day-to-day legal support to the Raytheon organization on cybersecurity law and data protection .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $172,900 - $328,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in cybersecurity law and compliance, with a strong focus on Government contract law, incident response, and regulatory requirements. Capable of developing and implementing cybersecurity compliance policies and providing training to legal professionals and staff.

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Cybersecurity Law ExpertiseGovernment Contract LawIncident Response ManagementCompliance with FAR/DFARSContract Drafting and Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity ComplianceData Protection LawIncident Response InvestigationRegulatory ComplianceContract ReviewControlled Unclassified Information (CUI)Global Data Privacy RegulationsNIST 800-171CMMC 2.0Legal Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationTeam BuildingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorActive Law License

Industry Keywords

Cyber DefenseData Incident ResponseLegal PrivilegeCompliance PoliciesGovernment Procurement Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day legal support to the Raytheon organization on cybersecurity law and data protection
Lead and manage data incident response investigations and reporting under legal privilege
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
Collaborate with cybersecurity subject matter experts on NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0
Review purchase-order redlines and subcontract terms and conditions for compliance with company policies, procedures, internal guidance, FAR, DFARS, and legal requirements
Support the CISO organization with cyber defense
Collaborate on contract negotiations
Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity compliance policies, standard work, playbooks, guidance, templates, and other documentation
Interpret Controlled Unclassified Information determinations
Develop and deliver cybersecurity law training for internal legal professionals
Assist with general awareness training for employees, contractors, and third parties
Travel up to 10% of the time
Report to the Director & Assistant General Counsel for Privacy, Cyber & Human Rights

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years’ legal and/or compliance experience with a focus on Government contract law and cybersecurity requirements
Juris Doctor
Admitted to practice law in the U.S. and holds active law license
Experience advising and counseling clients on cybersecurity law, regulations and government policies, including incident response, investigations, and compliance
Experience with U.S. Government FAR/DFAR Supplements and Government contract procurement processes
Experience with contract drafting, review and negotiations
Experience with U.S. Government and internationally recognized cybersecurity controls, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and/or Global Data Privacy Regulations
U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred: experience with cyber and data incident response, including DFARS reporting obligations
Preferred: strong investigative, analytical, written and oral communication skills
Preferred: ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines
Preferred: effective team builder and team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Relocation assistance not available