Associate Director, Program Management - Secure Product (Onsite)
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
About this role
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: 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: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. We are seeking an Associate Director, Program Management to join a proprietary program team within Secure Tactical Communications. The program is chartered with design, development, new product introduction and production ramp for capabilities critical to the protection of data. In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team tasked with the rapid development and certification of critical capabilities. You will oversee products requiring accelerated timelines to meet urgent customer needs, and we are seeking a candidate that will lead a team effectively in a high stakes environment. The Associate Director, Program Management establishes program milestones, drives solutions to technical and execution challenges, and ensures successful delivery of capability. We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader for a program that could grow to over $1B in sales.
What You Will Do
Own full life-cycle program development and critical execution activities Lead a cross functional team engaging with US Government customers and related customers to deliver on our commitments Profit and loss responsibility for both internally and externally funded efforts Manages the lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of large and/or complex programs Travel requirements up to 25% Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience 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 Experience leading development programs and solving complex challenges Experience working with U.S. Department of War (DoW) customers Located or willing to relocate to Cedar Rapids, IA Qualifications We Prefer: Experience briefing senior leadership and external customers Experience leading cross functional teams to meet customer commitments and delight our customers Experience working in a high-stakes environment with an accelerated development schedule Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously What We Offer : 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. Do