Senior Program Director – Defense MFP (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

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.