Principal Specialist, Program Management - JEDI (Hybrid) (Open)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$95,500 - $181,700•Hybrid

About The Position

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 currently searching for a Program Support Specialist to join our Mission Systems Program Support Specialist Department to support the JEDI (JADC2 Experimentation, Demonstration, and Integration) Program Management (PM) team primarily located in Cedar Rapids, IA and El Segundo, CA. The individual will be responsible for partnering with the PM team in all activities associated with the pursuit, order, capture, and execution of existing and future demonstration and Large Force Exercises with the US Government programs. Emphasis is focused on supporting the program execution teams with a variety of activities such as: pursuit and proposal activities, financial reporting, customer interaction/action item reporting, customer deliverable coordination, procurement and subcontractor execution, risk and opportunity management, logistics and shipping, bailment and hardware accountability, facilities and capital infrastructure, cross site support, cross RTX collaboration, and all levels of coordination with the core program team. This position coordinates activities across the Collins shared services business model and requires collaborative working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Contracts, Order Administration, Subcontracts, Quality, Finance, and Services and will require external customer interface. This is Hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week to be Onsite at either our Cedar Rapids IA or El Segundo CA location. Travel is expected around 25%.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
SAP experience
Bailment and Capital experience

Nice To Haves

Risk Management experience
Cost Account Management (CAM) experience
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience and relevant applications
External customer support/interface experience
Bid & Proposal experience

Responsibilities

Provides key support to multiple internal and external projects as assigned with key role of program oversight
Engagement and execution of Export and Import of (documentation, tools, and status) in support of Program team efforts
Support planning, coordination, and shipment of products overseas both at RTX sites and on location in the US and Internationally
Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives assigned
Provides direction and oversight to ensure that issues of moderate scope and complexity are avoided and/or resolved
Responsible for managing sub-projects which may be of moderate risk and complexity or a portion of a larger project
Coordinating cross RTX site activities including facilities, security, and engineering activities
Assist in managing hardware assets and prioritizing resources across JEDI efforts

Benefits

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs