Director, Mission Systems IPT – TS/SCI DoD Aerospace

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Director to lead the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) supporting delivery to SNC, the prime contractor to the U.S. Air Force, as part of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center program baseline.

This leader will ensure execution, integration, and performance of the Mission Systems IPT in the EMD phase. The role is onsite in Richardson, TX, Marlborough, MA, Largo, FL, or Cedar Rapids, IA, and requires security clearance and DoD experience.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of 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 eligible for a security clearance.
• 12+ years of relevant program or project leadership experience within aerospace, defense, or mission systems development.
• Strong knowledge of mission systems or avionics development, systems engineering, and integration processes.
• Demonstrated experience executing development efforts within DoD acquisition environments or supporting prime contractors.
• Proficiency in EVMS, integrated scheduling, requirements-driven development, and engineering lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Mission Systems IPT, accountable for technical execution, cost, schedule, scope, and quality performance within the larger SAOC integrated program baseline.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and mission assurance to meet EMD milestones and integration needs.
• Oversee Mission Systems requirements decomposition, architecture development, design maturation, integration, and verification activities.
• Ensure IPT execution aligns with the Integrated Master Schedule, EVMS baselines, and allocated budgets for assigned control accounts.
• Serve as the primary Collins point of contact to SNC for Mission Systems-related matters; support SNC in their role as prime to the U.S. Air Force.
• Deliver clear, concise executive-level reporting to Collins and RTX leadership on IPT performance, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Lead Mission Systems IPT risk, opportunity, and issue management, ensuring integration with the broader program risk posture.
• Develop, mentor, and guide program managers, IPT leads, and CAMs responsible for Mission Systems execution.
• Champion disciplined execution, technical rigor, and proactive cross-team collaboration.

Skills

IPT leadership

EVMS

Integrated scheduling

Requirements-driven development

Program management

DoD acquisition

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

EVMS software

MS Project

Scheduling tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Director to lead the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) supporting delivery to SNC, the prime contractor to the U.S. Air Force, as part of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center program baseline.

This leader will ensure execution, integration, and performance of the Mission Systems IPT in the EMD phase. The role is onsite in Richardson, TX, Marlborough, MA, Largo, FL, or Cedar Rapids, IA, and requires security clearance and DoD experience.