Associate Director, Civil Space - ISS (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, seeks an Associate Director, Civil Space – ISS to lead a team of Value Stream Managers across design, development, integration, testing, and support of the ISS Civil Space portfolio. The role emphasizes meeting commitments, program recovery, and strategic growth aligned with contract requirements and customer deliverables.

The position involves significant cross‑functional collaboration, frequent executive communication, and the responsibility to foster

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree (Engineering, Business, Program Management, Operations) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, or 10+ years with an advanced degree.
• 5+ years progressive experience in program management, operations, or aerospace/defense programs.
• Experience leading complex cross‑functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Proven experience managing cost, schedule, technical execution, and customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Program Managers through their life cycle.
• Support the General Manager in day‑to‑day business oversight to deliver commitments.
• Develop a pipeline of talent in Program Management.
• Execute strategic focus to meet delivery commitments, customer satisfaction and growth.
• Lead bidding efforts and responses to winning proposals.
• Oversee program cost, schedule, risk management, and product support.
• Identify and address program challenges with resource allocation or contract changes.
• Ensure customer commitments are met or exceeded, and present progress reviews.
• Manage supplier relationships in coordination with Subcontracts Management.
• Establish cost‑focused performance targets and drive teams to achieve them.
• Manage significant risks with financial, schedule, and strategic implications.
• Influence and negotiate with customers to secure commitments.
• Establish high‑level OEM/customer relationships for long‑term collaboration.
• Communicate vision to IPTs and stakeholders, aligning with Space market.
• Plan and monitor collateral budgets; lead value streams with long‑term revenue potential.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Cost, schedule, risk management

Customer commitments

Leadership without authority

Education

University degree (Engineering/Business/PM) or equivalent

Advanced degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

IMS (Integrated Master Schedules)

Job description

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Date Posted: 2026-08-25

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Associate Director, Civil Space – ISS will lead a team of Value Stream Managers to support program execution, pursuit, and order capture across a cross‑functional team responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and support of the ISS Civil Space portfolio. This position emphasizes meeting program commitments, leading program recovery efforts, assisting in the development of a business plan for strategic growth in the space segment, and achieving results aligned with contract requirements as well as all internal and external deliverables. The role also provides the opportunity to foster and maintain positive relationships with NASA and other external customers.

• This is a fully onsite role in Windsor Locks, CT.
• This role is eligible for relocation.
• Position will require approximately 25% travel.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage a team of Program Managers and programs through their life cycle, creating cross‑business product synergies to support business objectives.
• Assist and support the General Manager in providing day‑to‑day business oversight to deliver on business commitments.
• Develop a pipeline of talent in Program Management.
• Execute strategic focus to meet delivery commitments, exceed customer satisfaction, and achieve growth plans.
• Lead bidding efforts and responses to winning proposals.
• Execute and oversee program responsibilities, including cost, schedule, risk management, product support, manufacturing, and quality for all assigned programs.
• Identify and address program challenges, developing solutions such as resource allocation or changes to contractual specifications.
• Ensure customer commitments are met or exceeded, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Consolidate and present progress reports at customer, program, or product reviews.
• Manage supplier relationships in coordination with Subcontracts Management.
• Establish cost‑focused performance targets and work with teams to achieve these goals.
• Manage significant risks with financial, schedule, and strategic implications for the enterprise.
• Influence and negotiate elements with customers to achieve enterprise commitments while improving customer satisfaction.
• Establish high‑level OEM/customer relationships to foster long‑term collaboration.
• Communicate a vision to Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and internal/external stakeholders, connecting how the vision aligns with the Space market.
• Plan, direct, and monitor collateral budgets, while leading key strategic value streams with long‑term revenue potential and an impact lasting 5‑10 years.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with executives through clear, concise presentations.
• Influence cross‑functional teams and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Establish accountability and create urgency across IPTs.
• Lead teams successfully through ambiguity and high‑pressure situations.
• Make sound decisions and prioritize actions to meet program objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members and future leaders.

Program Execution Responsibilities

• Manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and oversee risk, opportunity, and configuration management.
• Lead supply chain recovery efforts and ensure production readiness.
• Prepare for and execute customer reviews, including PMRs, TIMs, and M2Ms.
• Identify critical path drivers and develop realistic, executable recovery plans.
• Maintain strong operational discipline and execution rigor across all program activities.

Customer and Business Responsibilities

• Engage directly with executive‑level customers and suppliers.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret and align work with strategic business objectives and customer priorities.
• Balance customer commitments, financial performance targets, and workforce needs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree (preferably in Engineering, Business, Program Management, Operations, or related field) or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in program management, operations, engineering, or aerospace/defense programs.
• Experience leading complex cross‑functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Proven experience managing cost, schedule, technical execution, and customer commitments.
• Experience leading recovery plans, critical‑path execution, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Financial and contract management experience (FFP, CPFF, etc.).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with government contracts and customers such as NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, or DoD customers preferred.

Role Type

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

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.

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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