Senior Cryptography Programs Lead

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

FSAs

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an experienced leader to drive cryptography programs end-to-end and collaborate with a broad set of teams across the enterprise.

You will manage scope, budgets, and delivery while interfacing with customers and senior leadership. The role requires DoD Secret clearance, strong program management skills, and a proactive, performance-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• University degree and 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Advanced knowledge of secure design, assembly, packaging, and lifecycle confidentiality and integrity.
• Proficiency in EVMS program management and R&O management.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership and execution for cryptography projects.
• Collaborate with the Crypto Program Manager to scope and direct program tasks.
• Lead multiple internal and external initiatives, including funded tech efforts.
• Oversee internal budgets, bid/Proposal budgets, and overall program financial health.
• Travel up to 15% as needed.
• Engage with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure alignment and satisfaction.

Skills

University degree

Security clearance

US citizenship

Secure design & packaging

EVMS program management

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

EVMS program management

R&O management

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an experienced leader to drive cryptography programs end-to-end and collaborate with a broad set of teams across the enterprise.

You will manage scope, budgets, and delivery while interfacing with customers and senior leadership. The role requires DoD Secret clearance, strong program management skills, and a proactive, performance-driven mindset.