Strategic Communications Ground Terminal Modernization (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1 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's 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. At Collins Aerospace, by combining our vast resources and investments, we are able to dedicate ourselves to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges – together we can anticipate more, move faster and make a bigger impact on the big picture. Mission Systems Strategic Communications is seeking a Senior Program Manager to play a key role in the Strategic Communications ground terminal modernization.  This Senior Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing program execution and proposal activities.  The Senior Program Manager must determine priorities, interpret and apply company policies, ensure risk mitigation activities are successfully managed and establish and execute long-term strategic goals. This role requires a leader with a strong command of PM best practices to enhance program execution. The leader must have an executive leadership presence, confidently lead across complex cross functional teams, foster a culture of accountability and execution excellence and role model RTX values and leadership behaviors. The Senior Program Manager sets strategy, vision and tactical direction and meets contractual commitments and company expectations. This role is responsible for downward communication of top-level project goals, objectives and decisions and upward communication of program performance to senior management.  The role is primarily on-site in Largo, FL or Marlborough, MA with up to 10% travel domestically. Relocation is not provided. What You Will Do Assures on-time execution of contracts and proposal submittals through empowerment, communication, setting expectations, and building teams. Requirements and contract change management. Acts as empowered authority to accomplish objectives. Drives tactical execution while meeting strategic objectives.  Establishes and maintains key programmatic metrics, defines milestones, critical path and monitors adherence to program budgets and schedules. Develops and presents the program Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long term financial outlook and commits to specific financial goals and obligations. Leads the collaboration necessary across functional groups, broader RTX organizations and subcontractors to ensure program success. Ensures that functional resources, tools, and processes are utilized in a consistent way. Establishes roadmaps to drive down cost, improve performance, and win competitions. Maintains an energetic and productive work force. Provides leadership to direct and indirect reports, multi-functional teams and key partners with abilities to organize and prioritize to ensure successful execution of all commitments. Establishes strong and purposeful relationships with customer. Maintains lines of communications with the customer to assure timely awareness and customer trust. Establishes growth strategies, with a significant focus on growing the business for both existing capabilities and future capabilities. Briefs leadership and customer stakeholder to maintain budgets and influence to attain future funding. Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or equivalent years of work experience. Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in government, defense, aerospace or related industry. Experience with Government contracting requirements and the DoD acquisition management process. Experience leading development and production programs. A strong command of PM best practices to enhance program execution with demonstrated experience managing and overseeing program management tools  such as R/O Management, Cost and Schedule Management and Earned Value Management. 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. Experience with the Government budgeting and acquisition process from the Government’s perspective Demonstrated understanding of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process Qualifications We Prefer Master’s degree from an accredited university. RTX PM Certification Level 4 minimum. RTX CORE certified. Understanding of application and execution of RLPM business processes and experience with Gate Reviews conducted for Program Start-up through Close-Out. Experience submitting compliant proposals and establishing systems requirements and funding allocations. Demonstrated knowledge of Strategic Communications Systems and satellite communications technologies and software development. Experience managing a budget over $50M. Experience working specifically with US Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications C