Senior Manager, Business Development - Science and Technology (S&T) Comms (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-07-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

This position is for a Senior Manager-level Business Development professional within our Emerging Capabilities team for the Connected Battlespace and Emerging Capabilities portfolio. We are responsible for pursuing technology development with DOD Science and Technology (S&T) customers & partners to enable long-term growth across the strategic business unit. The environment is fast paced, technical, and challenging. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of the US DoD S&T requirements, budget, and procurement processes, and be comfortable interacting with DoD subject matter experts in all areas of the acquisition process. This position will focus on communications in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments to include software defined radios, waveforms, antennas/apertures, and system‑level integration to enable resilient operations in contested environments. Knowledge of AI integration into resilient communications and connectivity is beneficial.

This position is coined as Hybrid reporting out of either location: Dulles, VA or Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We will consider remote option for exceptional candidates.

What You Will Do

• The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to develop strategies and implement actions that culminate in a pipeline of qualified opportunities that position Collins to win

• Develop multi-level contact plans for assigned customer segment

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external customers

• Analyze customer information and develop important customer requirements, key performance parameters, and opportunity price-to-win

• Develop relationships with key customers; influence customer planning and clearly articulate customer needs to business leadership. Understand competitive landscape and implications to inform capture efforts and color team reviews

• Work on problems of multiple scopes where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, where erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would have a serious impact on the organization

• Develop and brief compelling strategic and business growth opportunities to include market and competitive analysis via decision gate reviews

• Create, analyze and articulate innovative solutions to problems that leverage Collins technologies to obtain the most efficient and effective use of company investments and align with product roadmap strategies

• Travel up to 30% may be required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date

• Experience/Knowledge of U.S. military CONOPs related to multi-domain sensing and networking for communications, guidance and navigation systems

• Experience in DoD acquisitions related to 6.2-6.4 funding

• Experience/Knowledge of communications in DDIL environments

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