Strategic Communications Ground Terminal Modernization (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, seeks a Senior Program Manager in Marlborough, MA to drive on-time execution of government contracts, change management, and cross-functional leadership.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of leadership in defense/aerospace, DoD contracting experience, and the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Master’s degree and RTX certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent years of work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in government, defense, aerospace or related industry.
• Experience with Government contracting requirements and the DoD acquisition management process.
• Experience leading development and production programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assures on-time execution of contracts and proposal submittals through empowerment, communication, setting expectations, and building teams.
• Requirements and contract change management.
• Leads collaboration across functional groups and subcontractors to ensure program success.
• Establishes roadmaps to drive down cost and improve performance.
• Maintains relationships with customers and leadership to secure funding.

Skills

LeadershipExperience

GovernmentContracting

EarnedValueManagement

CostAndScheduleManagement

PMTools

SecurityClearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

R/O Management

Cost and Schedule Management

Earned Value Management

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after 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 is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. At Collins Aerospace, by combining our vast resources and investments, we are able to dedicate ourselves to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges - together we can anticipate more, move faster and make a bigger impact on the big picture. Mission Systems Strategic Communications is seeking a Senior Program Manager to play a key role in the Strategic Communications ground terminal modernization.

What You Will Do

Assures on-time execution of contracts and proposal submittals through empowerment, communication, setting expectations, and building teams. Requirements and contract change management. Acts as empowered authority to accomplish objectives. Drives tactical execution while meeting strategic objectives. Establishes and maintains key programmatic metrics, defines milestones, critical path and monitors adherence to program budgets and schedules. Develops and presents the program Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long term financial outlook and commits to specific financial goals and obligations. Leads the collaboration necessary across functional groups, broader RTX organizations and subcontractors to ensure program success. Ensures that functional resources, tools, and processes are utilized in a consistent way. Establishes roadmaps to drive down cost, improve performance, and win competitions. Maintains an energetic and productive work force. Provides leadership to direct and indirect reports, multi-functional teams and key partners with abilities to organize and prioritize to ensure successful execution of all commitments. Establishes strong and purposeful relationships with customer. Maintains lines of communications with the customer to assure timely awareness and customer trust. Establishes growth strategies, with a significant focus on growing the business for both existing capabilities and future capabilities. Briefs leadership and customer stakeholder to maintain budgets and influence to attain future funding.

Qualifications

Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or equivalent years of work experience. Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in government, defense, aerospace or related industry. Experience with Government contracting requirements and the DoD acquisition management process. Experience leading development and production programs. A strong command of PM best practices to enhance program execution with demonstrated experience managing and overseeing program management tools such as R/O Management, Cost and Schedule Management and Earned Value Management. 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. Experience with the Government budgeting and acquisition process from the Government’s perspective Demonstrated understanding of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process.

We Prefer Master’s degree from an accredited university. RTX PM Certification Level 4 minimum. RTX CORE certified. Understanding of application and execution of RLPM business processes and experience with Gate Reviews conducted for Program Start-up through Close-Out. Experience submitting compliant proposals and establishing systems requirements and funding allocations. Demonstrated knowledge of Strategic Communications Systems and satellite communications technologies and software development. Experience managing a budget over $50M. Experience working specifically with US Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Center (NC3). Experience working with DCMA.

What We Offer

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 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 illness insurance, 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!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.