Principal Specialist, Program Management - Soldier Communications (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are currently searching for a Program Support Specialist to join our Mission Systems Program Support Specialist Department to support the Soldier Communications Program Management (PM) 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 international programs as well as obsolescence management for assigned products. 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. This is on Onsite position to be located in Cedar Rapids IA. 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 Persistence – Dealing with hardware for a program requires 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 Cooperation – 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 Dependability – Ensures that all details of a project are accurate Drive – Displays energy, persistence, and a positive attitude when working on most projects Judgment – Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions Relationships – Develops relationships with others that are based on trust Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate with people across multiple organizations Qualifications You Must Have 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 The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Experience with SAP or other ERP systems (order management or supply chain modules a plus) What We Prefer Familiarity with sales forecasting or demand planning Basic understanding of non‑disclosure agreement (NDA) processes Obsolescence management Risk Management experience Earned Value Management experience and relevant applications External customer support/interface experience Bid & Proposal experience 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