Senior Program Manager – Cyber - Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166

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:

Top Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

The Emerging Capabilities portfolio in the Front End of the Business/Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (FEOTB/CBEC) business has an immediate need for a Program Manager (PM) in our growing Integrated Sensing & Cyber (IS&C) portfolio. This Program Manager will lead and have profit and loss responsibility for Research & Development programs in the IS&C portfolio, both internally and externally funded. The PM will also lead and organize pursuit and proposal efforts to capture new programs within the Department of Defense and other Agencies. The PM will interface with a cross functional team of other PMs, business development, strategy, and engineering, manufacturing and operations personnel to develop transition plans for new technologies and capabilities to business units across Collins Aerospace. This role will fuel future business growth and solve the most challenging and emerging customer mission problems. 

This position is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage multiple external program efforts & internally funded technology efforts simultaneously

• Lead cross functional teams across local and remote locations and time zones

• Lead and be accountable for Pursuit, Order, Capture activities as part of growing the business, leveraging business development and engineering partners

• Interface with one or more DOD S&T customers (e.g., DARPA, AFRL, NRL, NSA, Prime Contractors, etc.) during program execution

• Responsible for meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance of assigned programs

• Perform regular program EACs and PMRs

• Possess current U.S. Top Secret Clearance Required. (Requires US Citizenship)

• Travel up to 25% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Experience with EVMS program management and R&O management

Qualifications We Prefer

• Possess or have the ability to possess a clearance up to the TS/SCI level

• Experience with products and systems in the following areas: Cyber, communications, datalinks, AI/ML, Autonomy

• Have demonstrated ability to recognize, pursue, and capture discretionary offset opportunities (i.e. customer funded R&D) that directly supports business strategies via direct government support or through other contractors

• Experience with leveraging efforts and technologies from other Collins Aerospace organizations or RTX organizations (e.g., BBN, RTRC, Raytheon AT)

• PMP certified, or demonstrated project and/or program management 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