Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-08

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.

Collins Mission Systems Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support a Strategic Communications (SC) obsolescence refresh qualification program and follow-on Production procurement. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting program execution and proposal activities and is an excellent opportunity for the candidate to gain significant program management experience.

This position is located ONSITE in Marlborough, MA

What You Will Do

• Lead all aspects of program cost, schedule, and technical execution to ensure predictable performance and fulfillment of contractual commitments.

• Use Earned Value Management to monitor performance and recommend corrective actions as needed.

• Deliver projects on time by effectively guiding cross‑matrixed teams through clear communication, empowerment, and expectation setting.

• Serve as an authorized decision-maker to achieve program objectives with support from the program manager and product area director.

• Drive day‑to‑day execution while aligning with strategic goals.

• Establish and maintain key program metrics, define milestones and critical paths, and monitor adherence to budgets and schedules.

• Support development and tracking of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long‑term financial outlook, ensuring commitment to financial goals.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration across RTX organizations and subcontractors, ensuring consistent use of resources, tools, and processes.

• Contribute to new business capture and proposal efforts.

• Travel domestically for customer, company, and program activities (up to 10%).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• Experience managing a cross discipline Integrated Product Team (IPT).

• Skilled in executing TINA-compliant proposals, ensuring regulatory adherence and delivering competitive, compliant submissions.

• Working knowledge of EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems), various Earned Value (EV) techniques and Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.

• Strong ability to identify and implement solutions to minimize schedule disruptions caused by supply chain challenges, engineering changes, and other unforeseen impacts.

• Demonstrated understanding of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process.

• Experience with Government contracting requirements.

• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to customers and leadership.

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain and material management; ensuring seamless coordination to meet production schedules and optimize efficiency.

• Experience with factory assembly operations, production workflows, quality standards, and driving efficiency improvements to meet delivery timelines and customer expectations.

• Proven expertise in financial planning and execution, including EVMS, EACs, R&O Management, and proficiency with Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and cost/schedule integration

• RTX Program Manager Level 5 Certification or higher or the ability to obtain within 9 months of hire

• Experience in developing and reviewing program artifacts such as resource plans, basis of estimates (BOEs), master schedules, work breakdown structures, and contract deliverables (CDRLs).

• Understanding of the application and execution of RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework or similar business processes and experience with Program Gate Reviews conducted throughout the lifecycle from Proposal through Close-Out

• RTX CORE Certified

• Experience with US DoD acquisition process

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 ​

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits ​

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services ​

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program ​

• And More!

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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