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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Program Operations - Principal Specialist (Onsite)

McKinney, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $165K/yr

3+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. The Principal Specialist will support a Program Management Office by leading manufacturing strategy for programs, ensuring on-time delivery, and managing operational risks while collaborating across various functions.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operations Focal point for the PMO across all factories to meet execution goals and contractual requirements (via cross functional partnering with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, Security, & Digital Technology)

Ensure On-Time Delivery of all customer commitments

Participate in business pursuit and capture, including developing TINA (Truth in Negotiations Act) Compliant Basis of Estimates (BOE) submittals leading to contract awards

Partner with Program Managers in strategic contract shaping & execution

Drive transition to production activities to prepare the factory for the next franchise set of programs

Lead Front End of the Business (FEOTB) activities including Contract requirements review, BOM development, MRP Requirements planning, Manufacturing execution plan development, and Make/Buy/Where strategy and execution

Lead multi-functional teams in problem resolution and driving productivity improvement and efficiencies through HPU, Lead Time, Cycle Time, and other improvement initiatives using CORE Six Sigma, lean practices, and similar analytical improvement methods and tools

Identify and manage operational risks and opportunities throughout each phase of the business cycle by developing and implementing Risk Mitigation and Opportunity Capture Plans

Provide leadership, management, and coordination of manufacturing resources to support program requirements and actively collaborate while maintaining positive relationships with program management, cross-functional leadership, suppliers, customers, and government representatives

Execute Operations Control Account Manager functions including:

Develop and manage budget, cost accounts, and baselines

Perform Estimate At Complete (EACs)

Earned Value Management Tasks

Variance Analyses and recovery plans

Qualification

Program ManagementManufacturing StrategyEarned Value ManagementSAP / PRISMCORE Six SigmaOperations LeadershipMS Office SuiteRisk ManagementProposal DevelopmentTeam Collaboration

Required

Typically requires: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)

Working knowledge of SAP / PRISM

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

Preferred

Engineering and/or Operations leadership and experience

Program Leadership or Material Program Management Certification

Experience with Raytheon processes and systems such as STAGES, IPDS, Common PDM, CRS, CORE/R6S, PRISM/APEX, CMES, and PROP

Earned Value Management Certification

Experience in Transition to Production

Experience developing proposals and Basis of Estimate

Benefits

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!