Date Posted:
2026-07-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

We are looking for an Associate Director, Product Management leader, to join the Secure Tactical Communications organization within Mission Systems. The Secure Information Solutions (SIS) portfolio delivers Encryption and Secure Networking solutions, supporting major U.S. Government service branches and other forces around the globe. As a cornerstone area of the business, the portfolio provides capabilities that enable mission effectiveness by keeping data and communications secure.

This position leads a team of Product Managers within the Secure Tactical Communications organization under Resilient Connectivity Products in Mission Systems. The role drives product strategy and execution across the full RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, covering long-range business planning, pursuit and capture, program and delivery performance, and sustainment. The Product Manager provides leadership across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, financial commitments, and strategic growth priorities. Qualified candidates should bring strong program and product management experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex portfolios, and balance technical understanding with business acumen. Success in this role requires coaching and developing teams, applying strategic insight, and enabling sound decision making in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

This is an Onsite role leading a team located in El Segundo & Fullerton, California, Largo, Florida, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and other domestic locations. The ability to lead a distributed team while being connected to the business is imperative.

Preferred locations for this onsite roles are El Segundo/Fullerton, CA, Largo, FL or Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of Product/Program Managers and cross functional teams that engage with US Government customers (e.g. NSA, USAF CCSD) and related customers to deliver on our commitments throughout the product lifecycle, from shaping future requirements through proposal preparation/delivery, development program execution, transition to production, production/delivery and sustainment.
• Profit and loss responsibility for both internally and externally funded efforts
• Manages the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of large and/or complex programs using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and processes.
• Travel requirements between 15% and 50%
• Provides active leadership across the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, development, coaching, performance management, and engagement
• Anticipates and responds to program challenges, directing resources and driving issue resolution for escalated matters
• Supports contract negotiations and proposal development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements
• Provides leadership oversight for cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, sustainment, manufacturing, and quality across assigned product lines
• Maintains strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure successful execution
• Leads decision making for the Cross Functional Teams (CFTs), applying critical thinking and strong judgment with incomplete or evolving data
• Builds internal and external networks and fosters clear, motivating communication within the team
• Communicates with senior executive leadership on matters of strategic importance
• Establishes targets for the portfolio and leads teams to achieve financial and operational objectives

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires 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
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program
• Experience in Program Management with Profit and Loss responsibility
• EVMS experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition and communication style
• Strong understanding of the National Security Agency (NSA) certification and approval process
• Experience briefing senior leadership (SBU Vice President and SBU President Level) and external customers
• Active U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance
• Strength in interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with hardware and/or software project planning and execution
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written
• Located or willing to relocate to El Segundo, California, Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Largo, Florida

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.

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

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.