Associate Director Value Stream Leader (Program Manager) – JEDI for Long Range Sensing and Effects Integration, Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 295000 - 295000

Posted on: 16-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids IA 400 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52498-0505 USA

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:

Top Secret - Current

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced andintelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospacehas the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customerstoughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The JEDI (JADC2 Experimentation and Demonstration IPT) organization a part of the Connected Battlespace and Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) business has an immediate need for a Value Stream Leader (VSL). This VSL will lead efforts to integrate demonstrate and influence JADC2 efforts that close gaps in long range sensing and effecting. This includes both internal and customer funded activities fitting Collins Aerospaces Connected Battlespace Strategic Initiative (CBSI). This VSL leads the Integrated Product Team (IPT) through their assigned efforts including strategic planning pursuit to order capture designing developing and transitioning products and capabilities.

This role focuses on integrating capabilities across Collins Aerospace demonstrating the operational benefit through large force exercises.This will involve day to day work with engineering and business development forming a strong triad to assess market space and customer defined gaps develop product roadmaps secure funding to fulfill product roadmaps and ultimately develop market defined minimum viable products (MVPs).

Experience within and understanding of the DoDs JADC2 efforts as well as knowledge/history in Battle Management Communications Command and Control (BMC3) flight testing mission operations and long range link is necessary to converge and connect capabilities. Ability to lead Large Force Exercises (LFEs) in this domain with the DoD is important to achieve business and mission objectives

This is an on-site position at one of the following site locations:

Cedar Rapids Iowa
El Segundo California

What You Will Do

Develop and Execute program plans schedules and budgets for internally and externally funded programs and manage them to successful completion by leading a matrix team
Coordinate with engineering business development and sales to generate technology roadmaps
Supports strategic planning efforts contract negotiations and manage key vendor relationships
Collaborate with other internal Collins Aerospace business units on R&D projects and product transition
Manage and prioritize multiple efforts simultaneously across a multi-disciplined team across multiple time zones
Lead and be accountable for Pursuit Order & Capture activities as part of growing the business
Interface with customers (e.g. DARPA AFRL NRL NSA Prime Contractors etc.) and Senior Collins leadership (VP/GM) of strategy and program execution to obtain sponsorship and funding
Identify and react to program problems and recommend solutions such as allocation of resources and changing contractual specifications and assists in resolution development for escalated problems
Supervises the appropriate use of all resources allocated to the program to ensure efficient use of resources
Be able to travel up to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain TS/SCI after start.
Experience with Systems and Project Management
Experience leading and managing complex product or system developments
Experience presenting and conveying complicated strategy business and technology topics to senior leadership
Experience in BMC3 and flight testing

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience capturing S&T funding to augment internal investments is beneficial
Active or Existing TS/SCI or TS/SCI /SAP is preferred
Previous Engineering experience is preferred
Experience with hardware and/or software project planning and execution is preferred

What We Offer

Medical dental and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement contribution including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance home and auto insurance additional lifeand accident insurancecritical illnessinsurance group legal ID theft protection
Birth adoption parental leave benefits
Ovia Health fertility and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger A team whose impact stretches across theworld and even beyond At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilianmilitary and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative space solutions. By joining our team youll have your own critical part to play inensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youup for the challenge Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs beforeapplying to this role.

Onsite:Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products.

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds weform with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher again andagain.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

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 147000 USD - 295000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids IA 400 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to s...