Job Description

Date Posted:

2024-10-03

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.

We are currently searching for a Program Support Specialist to join our Mission Systems Value Stream Services Department to support the TACAIR Value Stream Leadership (VSL) team located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The individual will be responsible for partnering with the VSL team in all activities associated with pursuit, order, capture, production, and execution of existing and future programs.

Emphasis is focused on supporting the domestic program teams with a variety of activities such as: pursuit and proposal coordination and support, financial reporting, domestic customer interaction/action item reporting, factory production coordination and customer deliverable management. This position coordinates activities across the Collins shared services business model and requires collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Order Administration, Subcontracts, Quality, Finance, and Services and will require external customer interface. Travel as required (20%).

What You Will Do

• Provides key support to domestic programs and production, including NAVAIR customer and contract management, production management, and USAF kitting program management

• Worked hand in hand with senior VSLs on schedules and program issues and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives

• Networks with internal and external personnel on issue resolution and meeting customer commitments. Represents organization as a prime contact on key issues

• Provides coordination and management of PARs repository, Gate Review support and other overarching program support responsibilities

• Deadline Driven – Programs have hard deadlines and often approval meetings need accomplished prior to those deadlines

• Persistence – Dealing with hardware for a program requires the ability to be tenacious to get the answers needed to make decisions

• Analysis and resolution – Demonstrate the ability to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation and contribute to solution/recommend next steps

• Cooperation – Takes personal initiative to proactively serve as team motivator creating strong morale and synergy

• Coordinating – Ensures that information has been received and accurately understood by all parties

• Decisiveness – Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt

• Commitment – Able to manage and monitor project execution and performance with a focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations

• Drive – Displays energy, persistence, and a positive attitude when working on assigned projects

• Judgment – Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions

• Relationships – Develops relationships with others that are based on trust

• Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate with people across multiple organizations

What You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret Security Clearance is required ​

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

What We Prefer

• Active Top Secret Clearance on Day 1 Preferred

• Prior SAP experience

• Prior Risk Management experience

• Prior Earned Value Management experience and relevant applications

• Prior external customer support/interface experience

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!​

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.

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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. ​

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 77,000 USD - 163,000 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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