Senior Requirements & Capabilities Manager - Space Communications (Hybrid)

Military Space Communications Sr. Requirements & Capabilities Manager Collins Aerospace has a current opening for a Military Space Communications Sr. Requirements & Capabilities Manager responsible for establishing and maintaining strong/strategic relationships with domestic/international military customers, analyzing the evolving space domain to identify and pursue high-value business cases that fill the pipeline, and communicating associated customer most important requirements to engineering/production teams while ensuring team whitepapers/proposals carry compelling messaging.
In a team management environment, this position will be responsible for major input to the direction of Collins Space programs and product development/planning to ensure responsiveness to market, prospect, and customer requirements.
Position is in Cedar Rapids, IA however candidate can work remote. Preference will be given to candidates within commuting distance of Collins facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA, Richardson, TX, El Segundo, CA, Largo, FL, Marlborough, MA, or Washington DC area.
What You Will Do
Establish/maintain relationships with key customers
Conduct market research and identify high value business cases via P&L analysis (gross
et margin, IRR, NPV)
Assess Collins' positioning against competitive solutions and trends
Lead the strategic planning efforts of a cross functional team
Monitor customer requirements and funding
Lead a cross functional team in the development of compelling briefings, white papers, and proposals
Prepare/maintain forecasts of future opportunities
Collaborate with the Collins marketing team to create datasheets, websites, and press releases
Travel 30-50% 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 TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Minimum of 7 years' experience working in the military space domain
Minimum of 3 years' experience working in communications or RF
Experience in military communication systems, capabilities, and technologies
Desired Qualifications
Prefer significant experience working across functions and across organizations
Experience working in US Government Acquisitions
Prefer significant experience budgeting/writing solicitations and evaluating proposals
3+ years' experience working in communications or RF
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!