Senior Manager, Special Programs (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Manager, Special Programs to lead SAP and SCI national security programs. You will oversee compliance with DoD/IC regulations, manage SAPFs and SCIFs, and coordinate with PSOs, GSSOs, SSOs, and other security stakeholders.

You will direct self-inspections, security education, investigations, and audits, review DD-254s and related documents, and guide Insider Threat programs while communicating clearly in writing and orally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years of experience or advanced degree with 7+ years.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Experience implementing SAP and SCI security programs in DoD/IC regulations.
• Experience reviewing security documents (SOPs, PARs, PSQs, IC processing packages).
• Experience interpreting physical construction standards for SAPFs and SCIFs.

Responsibilities

• Direct, support, and oversee SAP and SCI programs in alignment with DoD/IC directives.
• Collaborate with Program Managers and security officers to mitigate non-compliance issues.
• Manage accredited SAP Facilities (SAPFs) and SCI Facilities (SCIFs) ensuring security standards.
• Lead self-inspections, security training, investigations, and audits.
• Interpret and implement security requirements from DD-254 forms.
• Review security documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee Insider Threat programs and reporting processes.
• Perform security tasks across specialties and use Microsoft applications.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form, including presenting materials.
• Travel domestically (5-10%) to support other facilities.

Skills

SAP/SCI security programs

Security program management

DoD/IC regulations

Security clearance Top Secret

Security policy reviews

Interpersonal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

JADE

DISS

NISS

SIMS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-23

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-165 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 165

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: Top Secret

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

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, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manager, Special Programs for our Cedar Rapids, IA facility to support Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs. As the Senior Manager, Special Programs, you will play a critical role leading a team ensuring the implementation and oversight of SAP and SCI national security programs. You will lead efforts to maintain compliance with security regulations, manage accredited facilities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. Relocation assistance is available if needed.

What You Will Do:

• Direct, support, and oversee matters related to SAP and SCI programs in adherence to NISPOM, SAP Manuals, IC Directives, and IC Program Guides.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners; Program Managers, Government Program Security Officers/Representatives (PSO/Rs), Government SAP Security Officers (GSSOs), Special Security Officers (SSOs), and other Government security representatives to develop mitigation strategies for non-compliance issues.
• Manage accredited SAP Facilities (SAPFs) and SCI Facilities (SCIFs), ensuring compliance with physical security construction standards and security requirements.
• Lead self-inspections, security education programs, security investigations, and audits to ensure ongoing security compliance.
• Interpret and implement security requirements outlined in DD-254 forms (DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications).
• Review security documents, including SOPs, PARs, PSQs, and IC security processing packages, for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee Insider Threat programs and reporting processes.
• Perform security tasks across specialties, including physical security, and utilize Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written modes, including authoring and presenting subject-specific materials.
• Travel domestically (5-10%) to support other company facilities as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10 years of experience or an Advanced degree and minimum of 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Experience implementing and maintaining SAP and SCI security programs in compliance with DoD and IC regulations.
• Prior work experience reviewing and managing security documents, including SOPs, PARs, PSQs, and IC processing packages.
• Experience interpreting physical construction standards for restricted/secure areas such as SPAFs and SCIFs.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience implementing DoD SAP and SCI Security Manuals.
• Familiarity with ICD-705 Technical Specifications for SAPFs and SCIFs.
• Experience with security databases such as JADE, DISS, NISS, and SIMS.
• Experience working with DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) agencies.
• Knowledge of Insider Threat programs and reporting processes.
• Ability to interpret and implement security requirements outlined in DD-254 forms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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

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