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Date Posted:

2026-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

The Associate Director, Civil Space – ISS will lead a team of Value Stream Managers to support program execution, pursuit, and order capture across a cross-functional team responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and support of the ISS Civil Space portfolio. This position emphasizes meeting program commitments, leading program recovery efforts, assisting in the development of a business plan for strategic growth in the space segment, and achieving results aligned with contract requirements as well as all internal and external deliverables. The role also provides the opportunity to foster and maintain positive relationships with NASA and other external customers. 

• This is a fully onsite role in Windsor Locks, CT.

• This role is eligible for relocation.

• Position will require approximately 25% travel.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage a team of Program Managers and programs through their life cycle, creating cross-business product synergies to support business objectives.

• Assist and support the General Manager in providing day-to-day business oversight to deliver on business commitments.

• Develop a pipeline of talent in Program Management.

• Execute strategic focus to meet delivery commitments, exceed customer satisfaction, and achieve growth plans.

• Lead bidding efforts and responses to winning proposals.

• Execute and oversee program responsibilities, including cost, schedule, risk management, product support, manufacturing, and quality for all assigned programs.

• Identify and address program challenges, developing solutions such as resource allocation or changes to contractual specifications.

• Ensure customer commitments are met or exceeded, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Consolidate and present progress reports at customer, program, or product reviews.

• Manage supplier relationships in coordination with Subcontracts Management.

• Establish cost-focused performance targets and work with teams to achieve these goals.

• Manage significant risks with financial, schedule, and strategic implications for the enterprise.

• Influence and negotiate elements with customers to achieve enterprise commitments while improving customer satisfaction.

• Establish high-level OEM/customer relationships to foster long-term collaboration.

• Communicate a vision to Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and internal/external stakeholders, connecting how the vision aligns with the Space market.

• Plan, direct, and monitor collateral budgets, while leading key strategic value streams with long-term revenue potential and an impact lasting 5-10 years.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree (preferably in Engineering, Business, Program Management, Operations, or related field) or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in program management, operations, engineering, or aerospace/defense programs.

• Experience leading complex cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

• Proven experience managing cost, schedule, technical execution, and customer commitments.

• Experience leading recovery plans, critical-path execution, and risk mitigation efforts.

• Financial and contract management experience (FFP, CPFF, etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with government contracts and customers such as NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, or DoD customers preferred.

Role Type

*Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

What We Offer

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!  

Learn More and Apply Now!

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. ​

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. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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