Senior Business Development Manager - Networked Weapons (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-03-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 looking to hire a Senior Business Development Manager for its Multi-Domain Datalink Solutions portfolio within our C4IA business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in US Department of Defense (DoD) networked weapons development programs. This position will require interfacing with weapons prime contractors, US Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and international weapons developers. Candidate will have a thorough understanding of program requirements development, funding processes, and be comfortable interacting with guided and networked weapons subject matter experts. 

Position is located in Cedar Rapids, IA however candidate can work 100% Remote

What You Will Do

• The successful candidate will work with a team (cross-functional and cross-enterprise) of business development 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

• Be a trusted source of information for new and upcoming weapons development activities

• Develop and present compelling strategic and business growth opportunities that may include market and competitive analysis to senior internal stakeholders

• Develops and maintains customer insight for early identification and shaping of customer requirements and our internal investment and strategies

• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters, often requiring coordination between organizations

• Normally receives minimal supervision on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments

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 or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued 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 

• Experience identifying and capturing new business involving guided weapons systems

• Experience with the development of concept of operations for guided/networked weapon systems

• Experience developing compelling strategic and business growth opportunities and briefing them to senior internal and external stakeholders

• Experience identifying solutions in a fast-paced environment where requirements are loosely defined

• Travel up to 50% may be required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance preferred

• Previous work experience working for a guided weapon system prime contractor

• Significant guided weapon concept of operation development experience

• Direct experience employing or planning for the use of guided weapons within the US DoD

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  ​