Program Manager Contract Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-03-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121
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
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 Associate Director of Program Management for Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) leads a portfolio of programs with a strong focus on driving customer demand, expanding mission adoption, and delivering resilient PNT solutions. This role is responsible for aligning program execution with evolving customer needs, identifying growth opportunities, and translating operational requirements into scalable, high-impact capabilities for contested and degraded environments.
The Associate Director works closely with government stakeholders, technical leaders, and cross-functional teams to shape customer engagement strategies, influence requirements, and position A-PNT capabilities to meet emerging mission challenges. In addition to overseeing program performance, schedule, risk, and financial objectives, this role plays a critical part in advancing market adoption, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring solutions deliver measurable mission value.
What You Will Do

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of A-PNT programs across multiple projects and teams.
• Leads Department of War (DOW) and prime contract pursuit activities for competitive and sole-sources activities
• Lead the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including business plans, proposal work statements, operation budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and protect Collins' interests
• Develop and implement portfolio management strategies that align with organizational and customer objectives
• Coordinate with engineering, research, and operational teams to ensure technical milestones and program deliverables are achieved
• Manage program budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and successful program execution
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
• Serve as a primary liaison with government sponsors, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of program status, risks, and opportunities
• Mentor and guide program managers and project teams to strengthen program execution and leadership capability
• Ensure programs adhere to security, safety, and quality standards applicable to advanced navigation and timing systems
• Travel requirements up to 30%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred)
• 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
• 10+ years of experience in program or project management within defense, aerospace, or advanced technology environments
• Demonstrated experience managing complex technical programs related to navigation systems, sensors, communications, or PNT technologies
• Experience working with government customers and understanding of defense acquisition processes

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with resilient or alternative PNT technologies, including GPS-denied or contested environments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification

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!

Learn More & 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.
*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.
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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