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

Date Posted: 2026-10-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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​ Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: 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. What You Will D o Lead the execution of multiple customer-funded programs and internally funded technology development initiatives within the Cyber – Connected Battlespace Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) organization Provide program leadership and accountability for technical performance, financial results, schedules, and contractual commitments, ensuring successful delivery against customer requirements Lead geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams, coordinating resources, resolving challenges, and aligning execution with program priorities Drive business growth through pursuit, order, and capture activities, partnering with Business Development and Engineering to identify and secure new program opportunities Serve as a primary interface with Department of War (DoW) Science and Technology (S&T) customers, including organizations such as DARPA, AFRL, NRL, NSA, and prime contractors, to manage expectations, address program challenges, and maintain alignment with customer priorities Oversee program financial management and performance reporting, including Estimates at Completion (EACs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and cost and schedule tracking Identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities, including customer-funded research and development (R&D) and discretionary investment opportunities aligned with business strategies Travel up to 25% to support program execution, customer engagement, and business development activities Qualifications You Must Have 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. Qualifications We Prefer 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 What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  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!  Relocation Eligibility Eligible for relocation Learn More & Apply Now! ​ Do you want to be a part of something bigger? 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