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

Qualifications We Prefer

Active U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance Preferred on Day 1

Direct experience working with DOD S&T communities as a US government employee or contractor

Salesforce CRM tool experience

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!

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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.