Date Posted:

2024-10-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

This Program Management role (Associate Director, OCS Value Stream Leader) is a key contributor in the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Payloads segment within Collins Aerospace Mission Systems’ Open Communications Systems portfolio. The role’s primary focus is to execute programs and win pursuits that grow the MOSA Payloads business, whose products and services consist of: Multi-Function Processor (MFP) Systems, Open Architecture Software Defined Radios (SDRs), Open Architecture Modules / Plug-In Cards (e.g., 6U/3U VPX, VNX+) and Modular software / firmware application ‘skills’. 

 
This is an on-site role. It is preferably located Cedar Rapids, Iowa but we may also consider Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Marlborough, Massachusetts. 

What You Will Do

You will manage multiple programs through their life cycle: Pursuit and Order Capture, Design and Development, Produce to Deliver and Long-Term Strategic Business Plans 

You will focus to meet delivery commitments, exceed customer satisfaction and growth plan

You will create cross-business product synergies to support business objectives

You will support development of strategic roadmaps for the future of the MOSA Payloads segment 

You will oversee bidding and responses of winning proposals 

You will maintain program cost, schedule, risk, support, manufacturing, and quality metrics 

You will develop solutions in mitigation / prevention of program challenges 

You will support development of product line investment business cases and new business growth strategies 

You will identify requirements for key program pursuits and development of the product line 

You will lead IPT decision making and applying critical thinking where incomplete data exists 

You will communicate with leadership regarding matters of strategic importance 

You will prepare and present value stream strategy, progress, and results 

What 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 or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date ​

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

Proven experience and understanding of earned value management system (EVMS) 

Experience with program execution of government contracts with the ability to guide a team through Request for Information, competitive proposals, negotiations, and contract award 

What We Prefer

Understanding of DoD acquisition and communication style 

Strength in interpersonal and presentation skills 

Must be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently 

Experience with hardware and/or software project planning and execution 

Experienced communicator, both oral and written

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 employer retirement 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 life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, 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!  

Relocation Eligibility​

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  ​

 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

 

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

 ​Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. ​

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

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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