Manager – Government Property Compliance

Date Posted:

2026-10-09



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108



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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Customer Property Team supporting Collins Aerospace, Mission Systems Business Unit, based in Cedar Rapids, IA has an opening for a self-motivated Manager, who is a team player and is able to support company compliance to customer & government property requirements. This person will be providing support to multiple defense programs, as well as support to other sites, and to the property organization.  This person will work closely with the central property organization, government customers, prime customers, government auditing agencies, and internal stakeholders.

This position will be onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, with occasional travel to other sites (up to 20%), and will report to the Associate Director, GOV Compliance. This role is eligible for relocation assistance.

What You will Do

• Assure that the customer property management system is in compliance with all contractual requirements, regulations, and RTX/Collins/Site policies and procedures for managing customer property and is operating in an “approved” state.
• Actively manage the property management system to the ten government property management outcomes identified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically FAR 45 and 52.245-1.
• Partner with the Contract Management organization to ensure required property management related requirements/reports are actioned timely for all applicable contracts/programs.
• Interface with site leadership and functional personnel
• to ensure compliance with established processes and procedures.
• Lead a staff of property personnel onsite.
• Support internal and third party assessments/audits and drive corrective actions identified resulting from those activities.
• Establish, implement, and monitor designated business plans assigned by management. 
• Present and review Key Process Indicators (KPIs) with customers; develop and implement improvement plans using Root-Cause/Corrective-Action (RCCA) tools when KPIs or other performance measures don’t meet customer or internal expectations.
• Routinely assess procedures and provide suggestions for streamlining and improving processes.
• Assure that routine and ad-hoc property management compliance and awareness training sessions are conducted at all levels.
• Institute continuous improvements to the property management system.
• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements, and support EH&S efforts to improve practices
• Comply with applicable Global Trade Compliance (GTC) policies and procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Previous Government Property Management experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• National Property Management Association Certification preferred (CPPA or CPPM).
• Has advanced knowledge in customer property management, FAR, DFARS, NASA FAR Supplement and ability to determine and apply regulatory requirements
• Experience implementing improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of work area undefined 
• Project management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with SAP (or comparable ERP system); MS SharePoint; IndySoft asset management

Additional Skills We Value

• Effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and drive change
• Ability to review data with highly analytical approach to identify process disconnects or potential system errors.
• Works autonomously with limited oversight from manager
• Works to influence parties within and outside of work area at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

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
• Relocation assistance
• And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!​

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*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. 

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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