Director, Navy and Marine Corps Programs (Hybrid)

Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQ Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after 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. Collins Aerospace is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Director for Navy and Marine Corps Programs. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker who can foster deep relationships with executive-level customers and provide expert advice to the company on Department of the Navy & Homeland Security strategic priorities, programs, requirements, budget profiles and policies to address capability gaps. You will work with company leaders to develop investment profiles and capture strategies to achieve the goals and objectives of both Collins’ and DoN / DHS customers. As the Director, you will be responsible for driving the creation and implementation of business strategies and customer engagement initiatives that align with and support Collins Aerospace’s leadership and business development objectives. Your role will center on fostering and enhancing relationships both within Collins Aerospace’s Strategic Business Units and with external stakeholders, including the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard. Additionally, you will identify growth opportunities and work to expand the company’s presence and impact within the maritime community. This position is located in Arlington VA (Washington D.C. area) and provides dedicated support to Collins Aerospace's Strategic Business Units. What You Will Do Serve as the primary representative of Collins to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and other customers based in the Washington D.C. area. Establishes and maintain extensive senior level networks with government officials, trade associations and Industry colleagues. Participates in appropriate professional associations to maintain top level industry and military contacts and representation for the company. Expert knowledge of Service-specific, DoW and Congressional Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes are required, including a strong understanding of the complexities of overlapping governmental budget cycles, and impacts from budget marks, Congressional testimony, Continuing Resolutions and Reprogramming. Work with business and government counterparts in developing solutions for current and future Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard requirements; establish and grow working relationships with industry partners, military customers, and other agencies. Provides detailed presentations to Enterprise on particular Service requirements, intended funding profiles and strategic direction. Educates the company on trends and needs of the Service and suggested actions to satisfy capability gaps. Coordinate across the company business units to advance collaboration, establish, and implement strategies across Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard customer organizations to maximize Collins’ sales opportunities and customer satisfaction. Leverage interpersonal relationships and internal and external customer affinity to shape requirements, acquisition strategy and decision-making processes. Communicate customer policies, initiatives, requirements and opportunities to Collins leaders and processes. Seek out and identify new business opportunities; support businesses in pursuing lateral opportunities and support current programs that are critical to the company. Assist the entire Business Development organization in development of product and system solution strategies by supporting both the marketing and General Management Pursuit Order Capture activities. Establish understanding of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard strategic direction, and effectively correlate and communicate these customer strategies with business unit pursuit leads in support of their strategic objectives. Support Collins Management Model activities. As required, actively participate in gate reviews, color teams, strategy workshops, competitive/market assessments, marketing plans, proposal teams, and strategic planning. Develop Management Model Functional Playbooks for U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard processes. Provide detailed presentations to the Collins enterprise on Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard technical requirements, funding profiles and strategic direction. Provide Collins technical product/capability briefs to the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard customers, effectively articulating complex issues to senior internal and external customers. Monitor and track the status and threats to existing programs as a function of budgeting and programmatic information. Identify threats from other competitors. Able to substitute for Collins Aerospace executives when needed, intimately familiar with company branding strategies and rationale. Engage with customers, partners and local/state government officials to promote a One RTX/One Collins position in the industry and in the local communities. Seek out, and identify, new business opportunities; support businesses in pursuing lateral opportunities and support current programs that are critical to the company. Support/manage executive contact plans. Assists in strategically shaping and identifying new product and system level business positions for the company, while monitoring and understanding existing business plans. Facilitates engagements between senior company managers and appropriate Service or DoD decision makers in accordance with the LCVS business plans. Educates the company on the trends and needs of his/her Service and actions to satisfy capability gaps. Continually tracks the status and threats to existing programs as a function of budgeting and programmatic information, additionally assists in identifying threats from other competitors. Counters misinformation in the marketplace. Depending on the size and sensitivity of the program, may require interaction displaying exceptional levels of discretion based on intimate customer affinity and technical knowledge. Plans, leads, and executes Collins' participation in all Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard defense trade shows with Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon counterparts, aligning engagement strategies with service-specific priorities. Works collaboratively with MARCOM to ensure overall multi-SBU success. Cultivates and maintains extensive 1-RTX cross-business unit relationships and program linkages and synergies with Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon counterparts and SBU leaders. Provides support and expertise for the annual legislative request process for Collins Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Maintain extensive business sponsorship and RTX corporate social responsibility programs that maintain critical business-to-business external relationships and foster business opportunities. Be willing to represent Collins on local professional trade associations / organizations. Participates in Collins U.S Defense consultant review process. Willing to support other duties as assigned. Domestic and International travel up to 25%. What You Will Learn You will apply your skills and learn to coordinate with leaders across a vast Collins business maritime portfolio that comprises approximately 50% of Collins’ defense business (~$6 billion annually). You will enjoy flexibility to lead teams in a great work-live balance position. Qualifications 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. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 15+ years operational experience in the U.S. Navy and / or U.S. Marine Corps. Prefer: Pentagon assignments are highly desired. Experience working with the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps. The ideal candidate would be an O-4-O-6/ or GS-14-15 with significant Navy / Marine Corps Pentagon Staff Experience. Skills include a strong business sense and working knowledge of U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard programs, platforms, missions, and systems. Knowledge of the DoD processes for requirements development/approval, developing capability solutions, budgeting, and acquisition. 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! Hybrid 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. Salary Range 204,800 USD - 389,200 USD. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Company RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney