Senior Manager, Special Programs (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manager, Special Programs for its Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility. The role leads a team responsible for implementing and overseeing Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) national security programs. It is onsite and includes oversight of compliance with security regulations, management of accredited facilities, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Domestic travel of 5–10% may be required to support other company facilities. Relocation assistance is available if needed. The position supports Collins Aerospace’s Mission Systems team, which serves civilian, military, and government customers with secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions.

Requirements

Typically requires 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 is required.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date; an active and existing clearance is required on day one.
Experience implementing and maintaining SAP and SCI security programs in compliance with DoD and IC regulations.
Prior work 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 program managers and government and company security stakeholders 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, and use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Communicate orally and in writing, including authoring and presenting subject-specific materials.
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 coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health fertility and family planning services.
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.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee Scholar Program.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.