Associate Director, Business Development - Propeller Systems (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-02-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director of Business Development to lead the NP2000 Propeller Systems pursuits and other Propeller Systems products and services for International and United States Government markets. This position is responsible for the development and execution of the overall NP2000 international growth strategy, leading all business development efforts and managing country's specific capture management plans. In addition, the role will also be responsible for leading business development for emerging and existing Propeller Systems markets, targeting domestic US government business opportunities.

This position can be worked remotely, with up to 30% international & domestic travel expected.

What You Will Do:

• Develops and executes marketing plans and programs, both short- and long-range, to ensure the profit growth and expansion of company products and/or services, including U.S. military, international defense, and fleet retrofit offerings.
• Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules, and discount rates, and develops sales campaigns to accommodate company goals, including propeller retrofit campaigns for U.S. military programs and FMS/DCS pursuits for international operators of U.S. military platforms.
• Leads modification and upgrade pipeline development by identifying top opportunities, building supporting business cases, securing internal and external investment, and directing and managing fleet retrofit sales campaigns.
• Develop new licensing, distribution, and partnership business opportunities to support business profitability targets and the overall sales plan, including the effective use of channel partners in domestic and international defense markets.
• Leads U.S. Congressional advocacy strategy in coordination with RTX Government Relations, supporting efforts to secure Congressional funding and influence defense policy language aligned with strategic business priorities.
• Responsible for company presence at trade association meetings and industry events to promote products, support defense advocacy objectives, and advance military and government customer relationships.
• Conducts staff briefings on programs within area of responsibility, including defense programs, retrofit initiatives, and strategic pursuits.
• Reviews contract terms and conditions for conformity to contract requirements; issues internal sales orders and changes; manages negotiations, changes, and terminations, including contracts supporting U.S. government and international defense customers.
• Interprets and provides guidance to management on new and existing contract requirements, including regulatory and compliance considerations applicable to defense, FMS, and DCS contracts.
• Supervises the review and negotiation of contract terms and conditions to ensure full compliance with regulations.
• Analyzes multiple types of financial and market data to determine, verify, and validate the rationale behind business pursuits of opportunity, with emphasis on defense programs, retrofits, and sustainment sales.
• Develops, analyzes, and reports operational and sales results.
• Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products while monitoring market trends, defense budget dynamics, and military customer demand signals.
• Domestic and international travel is required up to 30% 

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of prior relevant experience in Business Development, Capture Management, or Strategic Sales or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience in Business Development, Capture Management, or Strategic Sales
• Prior experience with U.S. Government defense programs

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with U.S. defense budgeting and Congressional appropriations processes, including experience working closely with corporate government relations and lobbying teams.
• Demonstrated expertise managing channel partners to support U.S. and global military strategic pursuits and sustainment sales.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contract terms for government and international customers with understanding of FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EASR, FMS and DCS regulatory frameworks

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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

• This position may be eligible for relocation  

•  And more!  

Learn More and Apply Now!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 

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.

                                                                                                                                              

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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