Principal Specialist, Program Management - Soldier Communications (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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 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.

We are currently searching for a Program Support Specialist to join our Mission Systems Program Support Specialist Department to support the Soldier Communications Program Management (PM) team located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The individual will be responsible for partnering with the PM team in all activities associated with the pursuit, order, capture, and execution of existing and future international programs as well as obsolescence management for assigned products.

Emphasis is focused on supporting the program execution teams with a variety of activities such as: pursuit and proposal activities, financial reporting, customer interaction/action item reporting, customer deliverable coordination, obsolescence management, risk and opportunity management, and all levels of coordination with the core program team. This position coordinates activities across the Collins shared services business model and requires collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Order Administration, Subcontracts, Quality, Finance, and Services and will require external customer interface.

This is on Onsite position to be located in Cedar Rapids IA.

Travel is expected at less than 10%.

What You Will Do

Provides key support to multiple international programs as assigned with key role of program oversight for Export (documentation, tools, and status)

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

Provides direction and oversight to ensure that issues of moderate scope and complexity are avoided and/or resolved

Responsible for managing sub-projects which may be of moderate risk and complexity or a portion of a larger project

Deadline Driven – Programs have hard deadlines and often approval meetings need accomplished prior to those deadlines

Persistence – Dealing with hardware for a program requires 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

Cooperation – Takes personal initiative to proactively serve as team motivator creating strong morale and synergy

Coordinating – Ensures that information has been received and accurately understood by all parties

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

Dependability – Ensures that all details of a project are accurate

Drive – Displays energy, persistence, and a positive attitude when working on most projects

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

Relationships – Develops relationships with others that are based on trust

Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate with people across multiple organizations

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Experience with SAP or other ERP systems (order management or supply chain modules a plus)

What We Prefer

Familiarity with sales forecasting or demand planning

Basic understanding of non‑disclosure agreement (NDA) processes

Obsolescence management

Risk Management experience

Earned Value Management experience and relevant applications

External customer support/interface experience

Bid & Proposal experience

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 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!

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.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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

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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.