Principal Specialist, Program Management - Simulation Products; Onsite

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-153 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 153

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active DoD Clearance:
Secret is required after day 1.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. We are currently searching for a Program Support Specialist to join our Simulation Products Program Management Office (PMO) located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The individual will support the Virtual Avionics Products (VAP) Program team in all activities associated with the pursuit, order, capture, and execution of existing and future programs.

• Team Player – Embodies the definition of an Integrated Program Team (IPT), demonstrated through collaboration, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work together to accomplish the mission.
• Mission-oriented – Possesses the attitude, drive, and desire necessary to see assigned tasks through to completion, on schedule.
• Communication – Must be able to effectively communicate and forge strong working relationships with people across multiple organizations, particularly in a hybrid environment.
• Persistence – Large and complex programs and proposal require the ability to be tenacious to get the answers needed to make decisions.
• Detail‑oriented multitasker – The successful candidate will be able to handle multiple issues that affect many Mission Systems products at the same time.
• Analysis – Demonstrates the ability to provide a logical, in-depth analysis of a problem or situation.
• Decisiveness – Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt.
• Judgment – Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions.

• Responsible for managing portions of complex development and production programs and proposals under the guidance of a senior program manager.
• Apply knowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional concepts, applying functional or technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Receive minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments; plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Network with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on issues; represents organization as a prime contact on key issues.

• 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; an active DoD Clearance:
  Secret required after day 1.

• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Prior Leadership experience and ability to lead IPTs through ambiguity and short deadlines.
• Prior external customer support/interface experience.

• 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 including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  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!

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