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Date Posted:

2025-10-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE

, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

The Mission Systems Services (MSS) Directorate within Mission Systems Engineering & Technology organization is seeking an experienced and self-driven leader to manage the increasing demand for secure program facility and network requirements across the Mission Systems portfolio **. In this position the PWE** **Program** **Lead will be the accountable lead for the** **execution and strategy** **of our secure footprint and connectivity across sites.** This includes accountability of intake of program needs such as facilities and secure connectivity demand, requirement tracking, planning, prioritization, execution, and sustainment of program work environments (PWE) for the compliant development and production of program data with unique security requirements.

The PWE Program Lead role will direct all phases of the initiative strategy and development from inception to completion and has the **responsibility** and **accountability** to deliver results against the secure program projects. This role will heavily leverage RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework and the leader will work closely with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) including digital technologies, engineering, security, and facilities. It will also oversee the executing projects led by the Cross-Functional Project Managers (CFPMs)

This position will be** **required** **to work onsite at** **either the Cedar Rapids, IA or Richardson, TX locations.** **This role will require travel up to 30%.

What You Will Do

+ Accountable for the execution of overall classified and unclassified facilities and connectivity

+ Partners closely with site facility and DTarchitecture teams to ensure alignment for Mission Systemsto establish an overall strategy for classified footprint

+ Accountable for and owns internal customer relationships for all current and future program efforts

+ Develops and implements consistent processes and workflows for Mission Systems across all sites to effectively manage the overall connectivity & facilities strategy

+ Consistent partnership with Senior Leadership to ensure priorities aligned with overall strategy

+ Aligning facility strategies and secure connectivity investments with evolving program demands and portfolio priorities as defined by the Mission Systems Strategic Business Unit

+ Develop a culture of teamwork and accountability both within the Program Work Environment executing team and Integrated Project Team (IPT), as well as with all the business interfaces, leading and motivating the integrated project team

+ Identifying and implementing Continuous Improvement ideas and methodology

+ Establish and maturecentralized, portfolio-level operating model to manage classified/unclassified infrastructure demand and execution—replacing fragmented, site-driven models. Establish target conditions for improvement supported by measurable driver measures

+ Create and maintain an environment that encourages and supports change while maintaining compliance and protecting the business

Qualifications You Must Have

+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience

+ Proven business experience in roles such as Value Stream Leadership, Program Management, Engineering, or Business Development

+ Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with a strong track record of driving execution and delivering results

+ Experience operating in and/or managing the establishment of classified laboratories or cleared environments, with a solid understanding of security protocols

Qualifications We Prefer

+ Active or Existing Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance Preferred

+ Demonstrated strong previous leadership experience

+ Extensive experience with the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM)

+ Hands on experience with building out/accrediting facility environments (collateral, SAPF, SCI) and networks

+ Prior experience in systems and project management, classified work environments, network requirements, financial acumen, and operational efficiency with experience leading high-performing integrated project teams

+ Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and train strategic insight and critical thinking in solving complex problems

+ Previous experience working across multiple SBUs 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 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!

**Learn More & Apply Now!** ​

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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_As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 176,000 USD - 352,000 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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