Senior Program Manager, Cyber - Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) (Onsite)

2026-10-29

United States of America

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166

Onsite

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​

• Possession of or ability to obtain a TS/SCI-level security clearance
• Experience with products and systems in areas such as Cyber, Communications, Datalinks, AI/ML, Autonomy, and RF Systems
• Experience identifying and capturing customer-funded R&D or discretionary offset opportunities that align with business strategies
• Experience leveraging efforts and technologies from other Collins Aerospace or RTX organizations (e.g., BBN, RTRC, Raytheon AT)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or experience in project and/or program management

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead advanced technology development programs within our Cyber – Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) organization, supporting research and development efforts for the U.S. defense community. In this role, you will oversee a portfolio of customer-funded programs and internal technology initiatives focused on emerging defense capabilities, with accountability for technical performance, financial results, schedules, and contractual commitments. Working with customers such as DARPA, AFRL, NRL, and NSA, you will help move promising technologies forward while identifying opportunities to expand the business through new research and development programs.

Beyond program execution, you will help shape future business opportunities by leading pursuit and capture activities in partnership with Business Development and Engineering. You will guide geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges, manage program risks and investments, and align execution with evolving customer priorities. This position combines hands-on program leadership with direct customer engagement and business development, giving you meaningful influence over both the delivery of emerging technologies and the direction of future defense research initiatives.

This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA.

• →Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with an advanced degree.
• →Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) program management and risk and opportunity (R&O) management.
• →Experience leading cross-functional teams to execute complex programs with financial, technical, and schedule requirements.
• →Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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