Digital SMS Solutions Development Manager

RTX

. Manage and direct a team of experienced systems developers .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and directing teams of systems developers while ensuring compliance with U.S. Government cybersecurity standards. Proficient in systems design, automation, and leading high-performing teams to achieve operational objectives.

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Team ManagementCyber ComplianceSystems DesignU.S. Government Cybersecurity StandardsAutomation and Scripting

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Hard Skills

Systems DesignCyber ComplianceAutomationSecure IntegrationPerformance ImprovementInfrastructure DesignRisk ManagementTechnical DocumentationAgile DevelopmentSystems Engineering

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationMentoringProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PowerShellPythonAnsibleBashCollaborative Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

NIST 800-53RMFCybersecurity ControlsConfiguration ManagementPolicy-Driven Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and direct a team of experienced systems developers
Set short-term objectives and guide execution approaches for secure, automated, cyber-compliant systems solutions
Contribute to solution design, requirements analysis, and technical development for multiple program environments
Execute operational plans supporting SMS and Digital Technology priorities
Provide measurable inputs into new processes, standards, and improvements
Oversee solution architectures, technical documentation, system requirements, and workflows
Drive standardization strategies involving automation, configuration management, orchestration, and policy-driven compliance tooling
Collaborate with Digital Technology, GSS Cyber, product teams, and enterprise partners on compliance decisions, RMF/NIST control implementation, and technical direction
Influence stakeholder understanding of secure system implementation policies, practices, and procedures
Lead improvements to systems, infrastructures, tools, and design processes
Address complex problems across sites, programs, or geographies
Provide technical consulting on adjacent systems and business operations
Manage staffing, hiring, development, performance reviews, and rewards decisions
Mentor technical contributors and strengthen succession pipelines
Communicate operational status, objectives, and risks to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
Experience leading intermediate or experienced technical professionals
Experience in systems design, IT infrastructures, cyber compliance, automation, and/or secure integration
Experience with U.S. Government cybersecurity standards and compliance programs, including RMF and NIST 800-53
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required
Experience influencing policies, practices, or procedures across a work area or multiple teams
Ability to solve difficult technical problems involving multiple variables and broader impacts
Knowledge of performance improvement, process standardization, and execution in technical environments
Experience leading distributed teams using collaborative platforms and shared infrastructures
Ability to develop and manage high-performing teams
Experience communicating with senior leadership
Experience contributing to infrastructure design changes and integration across multiple locations
Understanding of systems engineering development lifecycles and architectural frameworks
Familiarity with agile or hybrid development approaches
Experience with PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and Bash automation and scripting
Understanding of cybersecurity controls, segmentation, encryption, secure transfer mechanisms, and system hardening
Knowledge of risk and opportunity management and practical execution principles within technical programs
Ability to commute regularly to one of the listed locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation eligibility for those who meet company policy criteria
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
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
Potential eligibility for benefits under the applicable pay structure for U.S. territories