Director, Business Development - Proprietary Platforms & Autonomy BD Lead (Hybrid)
Collins Aerospace
Job Description
Location US-TX-MCKINNEY-513PW ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ PW BLDG Date Posted 2026-05-18 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 Top Secret - Current Security Clearance Status Active and existing security clearance required on day 1. We are currently hiring a Director in Business Development for our Proprietary Platforms & Autonomy portfolio.
This position leads the business development team supporting pursuits and new business capture across a portfolio of domestic and international training, simulation products and services, collaborative autonomy, and integrated system solutions for proprietary platforms. What You Will Do Have responsibility for annual Orders pipeline supporting our Proprietary Platforms business, with a focus on competitive pursuits Collaboratively lead multi-functional capture efforts and go-to-market strategies within the Proprietary Programs & Autonomy business Build and mature a small team of business development professionals supporting the Proprietary Platforms portfolio as a functional manager Directly plan and manage New Business Investment funds Develop and lead strategies within the Value Stream 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 relationships Be responsible for developing, forecasting, and capturing new/existing opportunities and maintaining relationships with new and existing military service 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 Top 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.
Qualifications We Prefer Industry experience in the development and execution of new business capture strategies Experience with USAF tactical air CONOPS, platforms and mission systems, including both manned and unmanned platforms Experience working in Special Access Program environments Experience with military training and simulation systems and programs 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! 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 on 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr