Principal Specialist, Program Management - Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Specialist in Program Management to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on supporting the Air Combat Test & Training Value Stream with critical production tasks such as planning, inventory management, and customer interactions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring timely delivery and successful project execution. With a strong emphasis on communication and detail orientation, this position offers the chance to impact significant aerospace projects. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness rewards program

Virtual doctor visits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in program management.
• Experience in production planning and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex production programs and proposals.
• Coordinate activities across various departments.

Skills

Program Management

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Customer Interaction

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Detail Orientation

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

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Principal Specialist, Program Management - Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) (Onsite)

Apply locations HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 01767283

Date Posted:

2025-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced andintelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospacehas the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are currently searching for a Principal Specialist, Program Management to join our Value Stream Leadership (VSL) team. The individual will be responsible for supporting the Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) Value Stream team with production efforts to include but not limited to production planning, production support, internal facing interactions with the customer program execution expectations, inventory management/tracking, obsolescence management, catalog pricing, and overall success of ACTT production.

Emphasis is focused on supporting production specific tasks and success of ensuring on time delivery, design to cost activities, inventory management, action tracking/reporting and support to subcontract management efforts. This role will participate and lead financial reporting to all levels of leadership. As program execution allows this role will also participate in customer interactions (internal / external) and risk and opportunity management. This position coordinates activities across the Collins shared services business model and requires collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPP&C (Finance) points of contact in various instances of onsite, hybrid, and remote environments.

This role will be onsite in either Cedar Rapids to be co-located with the program execution team or in Largo, FL for co-location with the manufacturing team.

Successful candidates in this role possess the following characteristics:

• Team Player – Embodies the definition of an Integrated Program Team (IPT), demonstrated through collaboration, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work together to accomplish the mission.

• Mission-oriented – Possesses the attitude, drive, and desire necessary to see assigned tasks through to completion, on schedule.

• Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate and forge strong working relationships with people across multiple organizations, particularly in a hybrid environment.

• Persistence – Large and complex programs and proposal require the ability to be tenacious to get the answers needed to make decisions.

• Detail-oriented multitasker – The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple issues that affect many Mission Systems products at the same time.

• Analysis – Demonstrates the ability to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation.

• Decisiveness – Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt.

• Judgment – Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for managing portions of complex production programs and proposals under the guidance of a senior program manager.

• Knowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional concepts. Applies functional or technical principles, theories, and concepts.

• Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.

• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on issues. Represents organization as a prime contact on key issues.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience

• 3+ years of previous external customer support/interface experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Prior Leadership experience and ability to lead IPTs through ambiguity and short deadlines

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 employerretirement 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 lifeand 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across theworld, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian,military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play inensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youup for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs beforeapplying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds weform – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again andagain.

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

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 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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