Business Development Manager

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-120 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 120 Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Country: United States of America 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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. We are currently hiring a Director in Business Development for our Resilient Connectivity portfolio reporting to the Executive Director of business development for our Mission Systems business unit. The position leads the business development team supporting pursuits and new business capture across portfolios of U.S. and international communications and datalinks technologies, products and services. Resilient Connectivity is a multi-billion dollar complex product portfolio spanning every warfighting domain and platform. The successful candidate will be a proven leader with extensive experience in new business pursuit and competitive capture, and have a strong background in U.S. warfighting CONOPS and killchains. Candidates should be experienced and comfortable interacting with DoW stakeholders in all areas of the acquisition process. Experience at the military Service level in organizations such as CJCS, Army Staff, USAF ACC, USN OPNAV, FLEET/TYCOM/MAJCOM/CECOM is highly desired. Preferred business locations are: Cedar Rapids, IA Marlborough, MA McKinney, TX Fort Wayne, IN Largo, FL Sterling, VA What You Will Do Be a valued partner to the VP/GM for Resilient Connectivity and a contributing member to their leader team Have responsibility for annual Orders pipeline supporting our Resilient Connectivity business, with a focus on competitive pursuits Collaboratively lead multi-functional capture efforts and go to market strategies within the Resilient Connectivity business Lead a team of business development professionals supporting the Resilient Connectivity portfolio as a functional manager Directly plan and manage New Business Investment funds Develop and Lead capture strategies within the General Management triad (Program Management, Engineering and Business Development) to shape, define, pursue and capture new business, including: business cases and strategies, gate and milestone reviews, competitive intelligence and price-to-win analyses, market shaping and influencing and management of customer engagement Be responsible for developing, forecasting, and capturing new/existing opportunities and maintaining relationships with new and existing military service and platform OEM customers Develop, present and articulate compelling business growth opportunities that include market and competitive analysis, and price to win strategies via decision point reviews Continually explore the environment for business and strategic growth opportunities Prepare and support company profiles on competitors and potential acquisition candidates, including financial analyses, as well as Strategic Financial Plans and Annual Operations Planning Bring vast experience and professional networks with senior internal and external personnel in area of expertise Travel will be approximately 25-50% Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of 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 10+ years of Defense Industry experience leading a team in the development and execution of new business competitive capture strategies and execution Experience with communication technologies (basic RF principles, waveforms, encryption, antennas/apertures) for a variety of platforms (including guided weapons) across all domains Experience working with defense platform and weapons OEMs Experience using and managing Salesforce CRM 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 illnessinsurance, 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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: #J-18808-Ljbffr