Program Support Specialist
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. We are currently searching for a Program Support Specialist to join our Mission Systems Value Stream Services Department to support the TACAIR International Program Management team located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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 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, obsolescence management, risk and opportunity management, 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. Travel is expected at less than 10%.
What You Will Do
Provides key support to multiple international programs as assigned with key role of program oversight for Export (documentation, tools, and status). 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. Deadline Driven Programs have hard deadlines and often approval meetings need accomplished prior to those deadlines. Analysis Demonstrates the ability to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation. Takes personal initiative to proactively serve as team motivator creating strong morale and synergy. Coordinating Ensures that information has been received and accurately understood by all parties. Decisiveness Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt. Ensures that all details of a project are accurate. Displays energy, persistence, and a positive attitude when working on most projects. Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions. Develops relationships with others that are based on trust. Must be able to effectively communicate with people across multiple organizations.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. External customer support / interface experience. Global Trade experience.
Qualifications We Prefer
SAP or ERP systems experience. Risk Management experience. Experience with RLPM. Experience with International Programs.
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!
The salary range for this role is $101,000 - $203,000 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.
Program Manager • Cedar Rapids, IA, US