**Date Posted:** 2026-01-21 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. **Security Clearance Type:** None/Not Required **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required The Avionics Military Services portfolio continues to drive new business growth by focusing on delivering exceptional post-fielding support to our customers. To further this mission, we are seeking a dynamic Program Manager to join our F-35 & Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) Sustainment Program Team. In this critical role, you will lead the F-35 HMDS Sustainment Program for the Collins Elbit Vision Systems (CEVS) Joint Venture (JV). You will oversee the program from initial proposal development through contract execution and successful completion, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives. As the primary liaison, you will collaborate closely with direct customers, internal Collins Sustainment Management teams, CEVS partner companies, and the CEVS Board of Directors (BoD). This position requires exceptional leadership and program management skills to deliver results and maintain strong partnerships across all stakeholders. **_This is an onsite position that can sit at one of the following locations: Cedar Rapids, IA or Wilsonville, OR._** **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** + Oversee the program management of sustainment contracts for the F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS). + Serve as the primary customer-facing representative, acting as the organizational lead for sustainment contracts with end customers. + Manage the proposal development process for F-35 HMDS sustainment activities, ensuring alignment with customer requirements. + Act as the partner company liaison, ensuring proper flow-down, execution, and performance of customer contract requirements. + Oversee the performance of sustainment activities by partner companies for both domestic and international customers. + Provide comprehensive management and technical oversight, including financial control, schedule management, coordination, reporting, and administration of sustainment contracts for the F-35 HMDS. + Develop strategic goals and objectives for the CEVS F-35 HMDS sustainment program, including repair activities and initiatives beyond traditional break/fix efforts. + Monitor and report projected financial metrics of partner companies to the CEVS Board of Directors (BoD) in support of quarterly BoD meetings. + Deliver program updates, including sustainment accomplishments and challenges, to the CEVS BoD on a quarterly basis. + Oversee multiple sustainment programs throughout their entire lifecycle, ensuring successful execution. + Manage end-to-end contractual processes, from purchase orders to the final delivery of repaired units, between the end customer and CEVS partners. + Supervise financial transactions, including payment processing, between the customer and partner companies. + Conduct performance monitoring and analysis of internal and external metrics, implementing corrective actions as necessary. + Provide leadership and mentorship to partner company team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration. + Drive continuous improvement initiatives for CEVS processes, including proposals and repair operations, while actively leading and participating in Lean activities to enhance quality and efficiency. **QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:** + Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience. + Experience working in Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry and customers. + Previous experience in program management of Defense or Federal sustainment programs (i.e., FAR/DFAR Programs). **QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:** + Knowledgeable in program management methodology and techniques; performance evaluation and change management principles. + Demonstrated experience working in a cross-functional and multiple company environment. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a international environment. + Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively. + Experience in working with the International Trade Arms Regulations (ITAR). + Experience in working in an International JV. **ROLE TYPE:** *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. **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. _Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings._ **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! ** **Learn More and Apply Now!** Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. **_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. 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