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Date Posted:

2025-09-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road

, Largo, FL, 33777 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

RTX/Collins is seeking an Advanced Program Manager to join our growing team within the Mission Systems business, specifically supporting the Protected Communications Systems business area and the Voice C2 & New Markets segment. This pivotal role is responsible for leading new business capture efforts, overseeing strategic IRAD (Internal Research and Development) programs, and guiding opportunities from concept through proposal and transition to execution.

The ideal candidate will blend strategic vision, capture management expertise, and strong program execution leadership, all within the aerospace and defense marketplace. This position is highly cross-functional and customer-facing, with frequent interaction with engineering, finance, business development, and external stakeholders.

This is an onsite position at our Largo, FL site.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead new business pursuits, including capture strategy, opportunity shaping, competitive analysis, teaming, and proposal development.

+ Manage and oversee IRAD projects, ensuring alignment with Voice C2 and New Markets growth objectives, technical innovation, and ROI.

+ Serve as a program owner for capture and IRAD efforts, responsible for cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk mitigation.

+ Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, Contracts, and Pricing to develop compliant compelling, and winning proposals.

+ Coordinate with customers (e.g., DoD, defense primes) to understand mission needs and position the business for success.

+ Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) and other program controls as appropriate for IAD tracking and reporting.

+ Prepare and present regular executive briefings, gate reviews, and business cases for internal investment and opportunity prioritization.

+ Stay current with market trends, customer requirements, and emerging technologies in secure communications, tactical voice systems, and C2 environments.

+ Maintain awareness and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and export control regulations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related technical field.

+ 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

+ Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience **_OR_** Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

+ Minimum 8+ years of program or project management experience in the aerospace and defense industry.

+ Demonstrated success in leading new business pursuits and managing government proposal efforts.

+ Experience managing IRAD/CRAD programs from concept through transition to contract.

+ Strong understanding of government acquisition processes, contracting mechanisms (CPFF, FFP, OTA) and proposal development lifecycle.

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior military, government, or industry officials.

Qualifications We Prefer:

+ Master’s degree in business administration, Engineering Management, or related discipline.

+ PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications.

+ Familiarity with protected communications, secure voice systems, or tactical C2 technologies.

+ Experience with DoD budget cycles, SBIR, or managing Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)

+ Proficiency in project management tools and data visualization platforms

+ Demonstrated ability to lead teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments

What We Offer :

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.

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*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.

_Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings._

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

+ 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!

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.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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 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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