Principal Specialist, Subcontracts Program Management

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

Step into a high-impact role at Collins Aerospace where your work directly supports the delivery of advanced aerospace and defense technologies. As a Principal Specialist, Subcontracts Program Management within the Mission Systems business, you will play a key role in shaping and executing subcontract strategies that power mission-critical programs. From early pursuit and proposal phases through development, production, and long-term sustainment, you’ll collaborate across Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and supplier teams to help ensure successful program outcomes. This is an opportunity to be at the center of complex, fast-moving programs—contributing to solutions that support national security and next-generation capabilities.

In this individual contributor role, you will help drive subcontract execution by supporting planning activities, assisting with supplier negotiations, and monitoring cost, schedule, and performance across programs with meaningful subcontract content. Leveraging your experience with government acquisition regulations, earned value principles, and risk management, you’ll bring structure and insight to subcontract operations while strengthening supplier partnerships. If you’re looking for a role where you can expand your influence, sharpen your business and technical acumen, and contribute to high-visibility programs, this position offers a strong path for growth and impact within a dynamic aerospace and defense environment.

What You Will Do:

• Support subcontract planning, proposal reviews, supplier evaluations, and subcontract strategy execution
• Provide support to internal teams by sharing market insight and supply chain considerations
• Support supplier negotiations and partner with the Supply Chain Contract Manager in preparing and executing contractual documents
• Assist in proposal preparation and support execution and performance of subcontracts
• Monitor subcontract performance, support Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities, and provide updates to internal stakeholders
• Support oversight of subcontract products and services, including production needs, on-time delivery, and lifecycle considerations
• Participate in supplier engagements and maintain working relationships with supplier teams and program stakeholders
• Support compliance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations
• Coordinate subcontract activities in partnership with Subcontract Administrators, Buyers, and Supply Chain Contract Managers
• Participate in internal cadence reviews and support communication with internal customers
• Support management of program cost, schedule, and risk for programs with subcontract content
• Assist in developing subcontract plans, identifying suppliers, and preparing Supplier Statements of Work
• Support programs of moderate complexity while applying sound judgment in subcontract and compliance activities

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• 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
• Prior experience supporting subcontract efforts using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology and/or Cost Account Management (CAM) activities
• Prior experience applying acquisition policies and procedures, including the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), within a government contracting environment
• Prior experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience identifying, assessing, and supporting mitigation of program and subcontract risk
• Experience working within the Collins Management System (CMS) or similar enterprise operating frameworks, including familiarity with product lifecycle value streams
• Experience supporting U.S. Government subcontracting efforts within a regulated aerospace and defense environment
• Experience collaborating with Program Management teams to support execution of development or production programs
• Prior experience in Supply Chain, Subcontracts, or Procurement functions, including exposure to supplier performance and subcontract execution

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!

Mission Systems:

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 consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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