Date Posted:
2026-02-19
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-136 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 136
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.?
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance?
Security Clearance Type:
Top Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on 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.
As the Associate Director, Requirements and Capabilities - Cryptography and Cross Domain Solutions, you will be responsible for identifying, shaping and winning new business for the team. You will brief the US Department of War (DoW) and Government senior leaders, lead white paper and proposal development, lead capture teams, qualify, negotiate and close new and additional business opportunities. You will be expected to provide major input in product development and planning to ensure responsiveness to market and customer requirements. Lead strategic planning and establish strategic relationships with potential new Government and non-Government customers and will be expected to make recommendations regarding potential new markets that would exploit Collins' core competencies and products. Evaluate competitor solutions and assess the company positioning against the competitive solutions and trends.
Position can be located near the following Collins Aerospace site locations: Cedar Rapids IA, Richardson TX, El Segundo CA, Largo, FL, Marlborough, MA, DC area. However, we will consider 100% Remote for exceptional candidates.
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will work with a team (cross-functional and cross-enterprise) of Requirements & Capabilities and marketing professionals in conjunction with program management and engineering leads, to identify, influence, pursue and capture new business in the portfolio
Day-to-day activity includes responsibility for identifying, developing, forecasting, and capturing new opportunities and customers
Continually scans environment for business and strategic growth opportunities and translate those insights into strategic direction for product development engineering
Be a trusted source of information for new and upcoming cryptographic and secure communications development activities
Develop and present compelling strategic and business growth opportunities that may include market and competitive analysis to senior internal stakeholders
Normally receives minimal supervision on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments
Travel up to 50% may be required
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
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Working level knowledge of U.S. military CONOPs related to secure communications and cryptography
Experience with the lifecycle of the pursuit, order and capture process
Qualifications We Prefer
Previous work experience with a cryptographic product/systems prime contractor
Proven track record closing deals, building partnerships, or driving revenue in high-growth/fast-paced environments
Deep understanding of cryptographic principles, cryptographic protocols
Experience working with the NSA and others in the Intelligence Community and Military Services
Demonstrated leadership and strong decision making
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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