Principal Technical Project Manager - Secure Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

The Secure Systems Engineering team is seeking an established Technical Project Manager who has a passion for innovation and the drive to see new technology and capability matured into fielded solutions. This role will lead a cross-functional integrated product team that is responsible for developing our next generation Cryptographic Systems, maturing product from low TRL through program of record accreditation and factory production.

As part of our Secure Systems Engineering team, you’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support critical programs. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're a creative problem-solver with a passion for technology and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of secure systems!

This role will be located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA!

What YOU will do:

• Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals while managing product development efforts, helping to provide security enabled solutions to our channel facing partners.

• Interact and interface with External Customers

• Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.

• Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for multiple small to medium sized programs, and help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

• Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones 

• Facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite 

• Lead bid and proposal efforts 

• Present technical and program data to customers and executive leadership 

What YOU will learn:

• You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.

• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our security and crypto certification specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team.

• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you!

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

• Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation, and transition to production. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong Preference for current DoD Secret Clearance 

• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework 

• Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership 

• Experienced with the NSA Certification process

• Experience in Earned Value Management

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 Pla