Associate Director, CTEN Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Connected Battlespace and Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Senior

Arlington, VA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Value Stream Leader (VSL) for the Common Tactical Edge Network (CTEN) Program at Collins Aerospace is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the program, ensuring contractual commitments are met in terms of financial, technical, and schedule performance. This role involves significant interaction with customers and cross-functional teams, as well as strategic planning and execution of technology efforts aligned with the overall Mission Systems strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and be accountable for all CTEN program efforts, including customer interface during program execution.
• Ensure contractual commitments are met, including financial, technical, and schedule performance for CTEN.
• Manage related internally funded technology efforts and work with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to define new IR&D projects annually.
• Perform regular program EACs, PMRs, and IRAD reviews, briefing senior leadership as necessary.
• Lead cross-functional teams across local and remote locations and time zones.
• Serve in leadership rotational responsibilities within the CTEN Consortium as Program Manager.
• Represent the company in various planning and execution meetings with other major companies in the CTEN Consortium.
• Direct and lead the business strategy and vision for the CTEN program, aligning with the overall Mission Systems strategy.
• Contribute to the Integrated Network Systems of Systems Critical Technology Area (CTA) strategic activities.
• Define and recommend prioritization of related externally funded pursuits and IRAD funded efforts, collaborating with Business Development and Engineering.
• Accountable for all Pursuit, Order, Capture related activities, leveraging cross-functional IPT members.
• Complete Strategic Segment Workshops and Roadmap development activities related to CTEN.
• Coordinate technical execution and business strategic efforts across several business units.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience, or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI Security Clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience with EVMS program management and Risk & Opportunity management.
• Advanced or expert knowledge in communications, datalinks, networks, waveforms, apertures, real-time data dissemination, open standards/architectures, system of system architectures, command and control in contested environments, position navigation and timing (PNT).
• Ability to communicate with senior executive leadership regarding strategic matters.
• Ability to deal with complex, multi-dimensional problems and issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred SAP-eligible in key technology areas.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, pursue, and capture discretionary offset opportunities that support business strategies.
• Comfortable interfacing and communicating across different disciplines and levels of leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages including pet insurance and home and auto insurance
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions
• Wellness rewards program
• Child and elder care services
• Second opinion program for medical issues