Job Description

Date Posted:

2024-11-13

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 Open Systems Solutions department is looking for a Program Chief (Technical Program(s) Manager) to join our team as we provide technical excellence in the rapidly growing Open System Architectures market for the Department of Defense (DoD). Open System Architectures are an emerging set of Industry-wide requirements intended to standardize hardware and software interfaces for data systems (communication, sensor, or other mission data) such that new and emerging capabilities can be very rapidly developed and deployed. This role may have direct customer and end-user interaction and will involve coordination across development teams and stakeholders.

If you like the idea of being on the cutting edge of technology, learning about emerging capabilities, and supporting the defense of the U.S. and our allies, then this job may be for you. Click to learn more about our Mission Systems team here!

What You Will Do:

• YOU will lead and support systems requirements, system level designs, qualification tests, and system level models using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• YOU will lead and participate in bid and proposal efforts, including estimating, bidding, narrative writing, risk identification, and technical leadership
• YOU will steer the product engineering teams indirectly using strong interpersonal, mentoring and negotiation skills
• YOU will manage project risks/issues and elevating to upper management when appropriate
• You will review and challenge project engineers' project and budget status, schedule managements and reports
• You will provide input to the integrated master schedule for programs
• YOU will collaborate with Value Stream Leaders, Engineering Managers, Product Owners, Development Teams, and Customers
• YOU will represent Open System Solutions programs at program gate reviews, monthly review meetings, and various program design reviews
• YOU will potentially travel up to 10%

What You Will Learn:

• YOU will develop your strategic problem-solving skills by addressing complex, cross-functional challenges, and strengthen collaborative relationships to accomplish big-picture goals
• YOU will develop your interpersonal skills within a supportive environment on a team of people who treat each other with respect and who care about delivering high-quality products
• YOU will gain experience with the development of interoperable, modular system of systems that align with Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) standards
• YOU will learn about emerging modern defense data technologies and capabilities
• YOU will gain deeper understanding of the DoD’s acquisition process, budgeting, and financial management

Qualification You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• 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
• Candidate selected will be subject to additional government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements
• Experience in project management and systems engineering

• Experience in the development, design, and architecture of military systems. This includes planning, leading, and executing the development of systems requirements.
• Strong communication skills, experience presenting to program management or executive leadership, able to tailor the message for audiences with various backgrounds and experiences

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Existing SAP and/or TSSCI clearance preferred
• Experience with independently leading and supporting technical meetings with customers, teammates, program management and leadership
• Experience with the Collins Management System
• Experience in data analysis, interpretation of the results, and identification of corrective actions and experience testing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and/or Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
• Experience with systems modeling and simulations and experience with MBSE Tools, specifically Cameo
• Demonstrate leadership by example, building trust and inspiring people through a shared vision where people feel valued, empowered, and fulfilled
• Ability to build confidence with customers, engineers, technicians, program management, and product line management to achieve program and business objectives
• Experience with bid and proposal efforts, including estimating, bidding, narrative writing, risk identification, and technical leadership
• Development of integration, verification, and validation planning documentation of integration and test plans, procedures, reports, status reports, and other related documentation
• Experience with agile development, including project estimating, reporting, and backlog management

• Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary project team

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• This position is eligible for relocation
• 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!

Mission Systems:

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.

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.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. ​

Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

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.

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

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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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