Senior Manager, Special Programs (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manager, Special Programs to support Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs at its Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility. The role leads a team responsible for implementing and overseeing SAP and SCI national security programs, maintaining compliance with security regulations, managing accredited facilities, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The position is onsite, and relocation assistance is available if needed. The Senior Manager directs SAP and SCI program matters in accordance with NISPOM, SAP Manuals, IC Directives, and IC Program Guides. Responsibilities include managing accredited SAP Facilities (SAPFs) and SCI Facilities (SCIFs), leading inspections and audits, overseeing security education and investigations, reviewing security documents, and administering Insider Threat programs. The role also requires interpreting security requirements, communicating effectively in writing and orally, using Microsoft applications, and traveling domestically 5–10% as needed. Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience, or an advanced degree and at least 7 years of experience. U.S. citizenship and an active, transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret clearance are required before the start date.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance before the start date.
Experience implementing and maintaining SAP and SCI security programs in compliance with DoD and IC regulations.
Prior experience reviewing and managing security documents, including SOPs, PARs, PSQs, and IC processing packages.
Experience interpreting physical construction standards for restricted or secure areas such as SAPFs and SCIFs.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing DoD SAP and SCI Security Manuals.
Familiarity with ICD-705 Technical Specifications for SAPFs and SCIFs.
Experience with security databases such as JADE, DISS, NISS, and SIMS.
Experience working with DoD and Intelligence Community agencies.
Knowledge of Insider Threat programs and reporting processes.
Ability to interpret and implement security requirements outlined in DD-254 forms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Direct, support, and oversee SAP and SCI program matters in accordance with NISPOM, SAP Manuals, IC Directives, and IC Program Guides.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, including program managers and government security personnel, to develop mitigation strategies for non-compliance issues.
Manage accredited SAP Facilities (SAPFs) and SCI Facilities (SCIFs), ensuring compliance with physical security construction standards and security requirements.
Lead self-inspections, security education programs, security investigations, and audits to ensure ongoing security compliance.
Interpret and implement security requirements outlined in DD-254 forms.
Review security documents, including SOPs, PARs, PSQs, and IC security processing packages, for accuracy and completeness.
Oversee Insider Threat programs and reporting processes.
Perform security tasks across specialties, including physical security, using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Author and present subject-specific materials and communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
Travel domestically 5–10% to support other company facilities as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family-planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand.
Child and elder care services through Bright Horizons.
Second-opinion service through Teladoc Medical Experts.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions.