Date Posted:
2026-02-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
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
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.
Collins is seeking a Business Development Associate Director to lead the Momentum Business Development team. This leader will manage a team of experienced BD professionals and is responsible for developing and executing strategies to grow scope and value within existing programs, product lines, and customer segments, while selectively capturing new profitable opportunities in domestic and international markets.
The position reports to the BD leader for Momentum & Mission Critical and requires strong experience leading teams, engaging aerospace and defense customers, and translating customer insight into accurate, actionable forecasts. Close collaboration with program and functional teams is essential to align priorities and execute across multiple value streams.
Position can be located near the following Collins Aerospace site locations: Cedar Rapids IA, Richardson TX, El Segundo CA, DC area; however, will consider 100% Remote for exceptional candidates.
What You Will Do
Directs all business development activities and ensures robust execution of Pursuit-to-Start-up processes. This includes at a minimum: capture strategies, gate reviews, win strategies, competitive intelligence, price to win, customer relationship management, proposal development
Leads a mid-size BD team to successfully achieve Momentum portfolio objectives, including employee development/mentoring on all aspects of the business development function
Responsible for prioritization, planning, and execution of New Business Investment (or discretionary) budgets related to the Momentum portfolio
Participates as a key leader in the triad (PM, Eng, BD) for the Momentum organization
Provides strategic leadership for customer relationship management for current programs
Leads senior level engagements across external and internal customer sets
Leads government relations or congressional efforts for the Momentum portfolio
Travel up to 25% may be required (both domestic and international)
Qualifications You Must Have
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
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
Strong understanding and experience of defense acquisition across US and international customers including requirements generation, the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes
Expert knowledge in all functional aspects of business development
Proven leadership across multiple echelons of organizations in both direct and indirect applications
Detailed understanding and experience with new business capture processes for pursuits greater than $50M
Qualifications We Prefer
Candidates should have a strong understanding and experience of defense acquisition across the U.S. Department of War and international customers including requirements generation, the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes
Candidate should have a strong foundation of program management processes, production programs, demand planning and SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning)
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! ?
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 ensure the role @type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ?
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. ?
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. ?
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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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.
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