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Director MarketingBusiness Development Tactical Data Link Products BD

Requisition ID: 15517

Want to work with some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet? Do you value relationships, commitment, innovation and integrity? Want to be a part of a company that has been named numerous times as America’s Best Employer in Aerospace and Defense by Forbes magazine?

Then Collins Aerospace is the place for you. Join our team and build a rewarding career while helping to deliver the most trusted source of aviation and high-integrity solutions in the world.

We are currently searching for a Director, Tactical Datalinks Marketing/Business Development – to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA (1000). A comprehensive relocation package is available for qualified candidates. Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose Collins Aerospace as the place to build a rewarding career, while helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. It’s an exciting time to become a part of our team. Join us and discover how high your career can soar at Collins Aerospace.

A comprehensive relocation package is available for qualified candidates. Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose Collins Aerospace as the place to build a rewarding career, while helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. It’s an exciting time to become a part of our team. Join us and discover how high your career can soar at Collins Aerospace.

Job Summary

Directs the development of company market requirements for specific product(s) or product line(s), including product strategy definition, requirements analysis, competitor analysis and price-to win- analysis. Monitors the development of business plans and product positioning in the marketplace. Reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured product marketing plans. Oversees market research, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs. Establishes pricing strategies. Interacts with engineering, and program management to existing product(s) or product line(s). Leads new product definition and business plans with joint departments. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Desired Attributes

Familiarity with US Navy SPAWAR MIDS Program Office/International Program Office (MPO/IPO), US Navy PMA-201 (Pax River) and N-98 (Pentagon). Experience with Special Program Office(s) (SPOs) across the services. Knowledge of the functions of advanced research labs such as AFRL NRL and ONR. Working knowledge of Air Armament Center and Weapons SPO at Eglin AFB and ACC at Langley would be an asset. Working relationships with platform and weapon OEMs: Boeing, LMCO, Raytheon and NGC is also desired.

Job Responsibilities

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Develop strategic planning for enterprise and organizational development initiatives: Talent Management; Performance Management; Change Management; Training; Organizational Design; Due diligence concerning Integration of Acquisitions.

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Includes budgetary responsibilities: Update, reallocate, and prioritize based upon budget requirements; Forecast budget for the fiscal year; Control internal and operating budget, as well as other expenditures.

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Collaborate with life cycle value stream leaders and sales leaders to develop a year-term forecast and marketing for the future.

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Identify customer needs and recommend customer pricing accordingly: Identify what is most relevant for a product system; Make recommendations to the life cycle value stream leaders concerning product investment.

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Direct and coordinate activities of businesses development including but not limited to Pursuit, Order, Capture (POC) activities, market shaping activities, competitive analysis activities and long term and short term market strategies.

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Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, monthly orders forecasting and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing growth plans.

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Direct and coordinate organization’s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.

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Oversee 4-10 direct reports: Identify employee weaknesses so that they can be improved; Select development programs for employees to strengthen their knowledge and skills.

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Identify, create, and manage business relationship with select companies to develop solutions and/or create complementary products/services.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline or in the absence of a degree six years of related experience

Must be able to obtain an active US DoD Security Clearance –

Preference given to candidates who already have a US DoD clearance

Muswt be a US Citizen

At Collins Aerospace, we believe a solid work-life balance creates a healthy lifestyle and inspires creativity and innovation. We value our people and invest in their development, growth and success at our company by providing development opportunities through Collins Aerospace University, networking, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

And that’s just for starters.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

* Company-paid winter holiday shutdown for most locations

* Generous 401(k) plan that matches 62.5 percent of the first 8 percent of eligible compensation you contribute (or 5 percent if you save 8 percent)

* An Incentive Pay Plan based upon company performance

* Tuition reimbursement

* And more

Interested yet? Apply now and embark on your next worthwhile adventure!

Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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