Senior Business Development Manager - Simulation and Training Solutions (STS) (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-06-26

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 Aerospace is looking to hire a Senior Business Development Manager for Air Combat Test and Training portfolio within our Simulation and Training Solutions business. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in US Department of Defense (DoD) and military services training applications specific to Air Combat Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) Training. The candidate will be responsible for identifying, incubating, pursuing, and capturing TCTSII training opportunities for US Navy platforms. The position will require interfacing with key US Navy stakeholders (US Navy Training ranges, NAVAIR, NAWDC, CNAF, PMA-205, N98) as well as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Candidates should have a thorough understanding of the US DoD program requirements, Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) processes, and be comfortable interacting with DoD subject matter experts in all areas of the acquisition process.

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 uncover, pursue and capture new business in our Air Combat Test and Training business portfolio

• Day to day activity includes responsibility for developing, forecasting, and capturing new air combat training opportunities and maintaining relationships with existing customers

• Continually scans environment for business and strategic growth opportunities

• Develops and presents compelling strategic and business growth opportunities that may include market and competitive analysis

• 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 U.S. government issued Secret level security clearance is required

• Direct experience working in the US Navy/US Marine Corp

• Direct experience working with system OEMs, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, and Raytheon

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

• Travel up to 35% may be required

Qualifications We Prefer

• F-35 or F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, E/A-18G fighter pilot

• Strike Fighter Weapons School or TOPGUN graduate

• Experience in developing strike fighter tactics, mission planning, strike intelligence and air-launched weapons handling, and loading and mission employment

• Experience in blending live, virtual, and constructive mission training

• Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance is desired

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