Senior Analyst, Program Management - Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) (Onsite)

at  Collins Aerospace

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Prior Leadership experience and ability to lead IPTs through ambiguity and short deadlines
• Prior external customer support/interface experience
• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance on Day 1 is preferred, not required
  Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
  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.

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR A VALUE STREAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST TO JOIN OUR SIMULATION & TRAINING SOLUTIONS VALUE STREAM LEADERSHIP TEAM LOCATED IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. THE INDIVIDUAL WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPORTING THE AIR COMBAT TEST & TRAINING PRODUCT LINE VSL TEAM IN ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURSUIT, ORDER, CAPTURE, AND EXECUTION OF EXISTING AND FUTURE PROGRAMS.

Emphasis is focused on supporting the program execution teams with a variety of activities such as: risk and opportunity management, contract coordination, financial reporting, customer interaction/action reporting, CDRL management, PMR and data reporting, Bid and Proposal Support, 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, Supply Chain, Quality, and IPP&C (Finance) points of contact in various instances of onsite, hybrid, and remote environments.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES IN THIS ROLE POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Team Player – Embodies the definition of an Integrated Program Team (IPT), demonstrated through collaboration, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work together to accomplish the mission.
• Mission-oriented – Possesses the attitude, drive, and desire necessary to see assigned tasks through to completion, on schedule.
• Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate and forge strong working relationships with people across multiple organizations, particularly in a hybrid environment.
• Persistence – Large and complex programs and proposal require 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.
• Decisiveness – Exhibits the personal confidence necessary to make critical decisions, even amidst controversy and doubt.
• Judgment – Bases decisions on factual information and considers alternative courses of action before reaching decisions.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing portions of complex development and production programs and proposals under the guidance of a senior program manager.
• Knowledge of industry practices and standards and use of professional concepts. Applies functional or technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on issues. Represents organization as a prime contact on key issues.