Director Program Manager Emerging Capabilities (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-Th St NE BLDG 166

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Our Emerging Capabilities (EC) portfolio has a need for a Director of Program Management leading our Research and Development organization. The EC organization is chartered to seek out next generation capabilities that support the long-term growth and future technology needs of Collins Aerospace. The EC team identifies and incubates low TRL capabilities with Science and Technology (S&T) organizations across industry including DARPA AFRL ONR ARL NASA and others. The capabilities span all of Collins Aerospace including Connectivity Secure Processing Command and Control Autonomy Strategic Deterrence Flight Management Advanced Materials & Manufacturing proprietary programs and many more.

This Program Director will lead a team of leaders focused on pursuit proposal and execution efforts to capture new programs and establish technology roadmaps that align with emerging needs. They will interface with a cross functional team of other program managers business development strategy and engineering personnel to develop transition plans for new technologies and capabilities to business units across Collins Aerospace to fuel future business growth and solve the most challenging and emerging customer needs.

What You Will Do

• Direct and lead the business strategy and vision for multiple EC technology areas

• Lead Program Managers that manage multiple external programs & internally funded technology efforts simultaneously

• Lead cross functional teams across local and remote locations and time zones

• Defining and recommending the prioritization of externally funded pursuits and IRAD funded efforts working collaboratively with Business Development (BD) Strategy and Engineering

• Lead and be accountable for Pursuit Order Capture activities as part of growing the business leveraging business development strategy and engineering partners

• Interface with customers (e.g. DARPA AFRL NRL NSA Prime Contractors etc.) during pursuit and program execution

• Responsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial technical and schedule performance of assigned programs

• Actively involved with Strategic Financial Planning and Annual Operating Plan processes for associated Critical Technology Areas

• Perform regular program EACs PMRs and IRAD reviews with an ability to brief senior leadership

• Travel up to 20% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Demonstrated ability to lead leaders and across cross functional teams

• Demonstrated ability to brief senior leadership both internally and externally

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple efforts simultaneously

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in remote locations

• Demonstrated ability to provide positive interface with S&T customers (DARPA AFRL NRL NSA etc.) and Prime contractors

• Experience / Knowledge with products and systems in the following areas: Flight Management Communications Datalinks Networks Waveforms Apertures Real-Time Data Dissemination Open Standards/Architectures System of System Architectures Command and Control in Contested Environments Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) Wireless Communications or Advanced Materials & Manufacturing

• Experience with Earned Value Management and R&O management

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active or Existing Top Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance preferred

• Comfortable interfacing and communicating throughout the organization across different disciplines as well as with different levels of leadership

• Demonstrated ability to recognize pursue and capture S&T opportunities that directly support business strategies

• Experience leveraging efforts and technologies from other Collins Aerospace or RTX organizations (e.g. BBN RTXRC Raytheon AT)

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 186200 USD - 353800 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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