Associate Director, Program Management - MFP Programs (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an Associate Director, Program Management to lead Open Solutions Systems’ Multi‑Function Processing programs. You will direct cross‑functional teams through design, integration, testing and transition to production, owning cost, schedule, and performance commitments.

You will interface with customers, lead contract execution and negotiations, and influence strategic planning and business development to grow the MFP portfolio.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Active and transferable DoD Secret clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility for a security clearance.
• Experience with earned value management in program execution.
• Experience with government contracts, RFIs, competitive proposals, negotiations, and contract award.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex programs across full lifecycle from development to production.
• Provide leadership to cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Contracts.
• Own program performance, cost, schedule, and technical execution against commitments.
• Develop plans, metrics, and milestones; manage budgets and critical path activities.
• Drive proposals, competitive pursuits, and new business opportunities for the portfolio.

Skills

Program management

Earned value management

Government contracts

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-06

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:
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

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Associate Director, Program Management to lead the execution and growth of our Multi-Function Processing (MFP) programs within the Open Solutions Systems portfolio. These programs focus on developing advanced processing solutions that deliver essential capabilities to the warfighter. In this leadership position, you will guide multidisciplinary teams through the design, development, integration, testing, and demonstration of complex defense technologies, with direct accountability for program performance, financial results, and customer commitments. You will also help shape the future of the portfolio by leading strategic planning, competitive pursuits, and proposal efforts that expand our business.

As a key program and business leader, you will oversee the full program lifecycle, aligning Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and critical suppliers to solve technical challenges, manage risk, and successfully transition products into manufacturing. You will serve as a primary customer interface, lead contract execution and negotiations, and make decisions that balance technical performance, cost, and schedule. This position combines hands‑on program leadership with strategic business responsibility, offering meaningful influence over advanced defense capabilities, customer relationships, and continuous growth of the MFP portfolio.

This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the execution of complex Multi-Function Processing (MFP) programs across the full program lifecycle, from development and integration through testing, delivery, and transition to production
• Provide leadership and direction to cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and key subcontractors, to ensure successful program execution
• Own overall program performance, including cost, schedule, technical execution, financial results, and fulfillment of contractual commitments
• Develop and execute program plans, establish performance metrics and milestones, and manage schedules, budgets, and critical path activities to meet customer and business objectives
• Drive financial performance by managing program budgets, establishing cost targets, optimizing resource utilization, and delivering against profitability and annual operating plan (AOP) commitments
• Lead strategic planning, business development pursuits, competitive proposals, and bidding activities to secure new business and expand the MFP portfolio
• Serve as the primary customer interface, building strong relationships, communicating program performance, managing expectations, and identifying opportunities for continued business
• Proactively identify and resolve technical, financial, contractual, and operational challenges, driving corrective actions and resource decisions to maintain program performance
• Lead contract execution and change management activities, including negotiating requirements, managing scope changes, and maintaining alignment with customer commitments
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor performance in partnership with Subcontracts Management, ensuring effective integration and coordination throughout program execution
• Lead customer and executive program reviews, presenting performance metrics, financial results, program risks, and progress against key milestones
• Partner across the business to identify product synergies, leverage existing capabilities, and ensure successful transitions from development into manufacturing

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• Prior experience and understanding of earned value management system and how it is used in program execution
• Experience with program execution of government contracts with the ability to guide a team through the RFI, competitive proposals, negotiations, and contract award
• Active and transferable Secret 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and their application to defense systems, architectures, and technologies
• Experience with the design, development, integration, testing, or qualification of mission processors, mission co