Collins Aerospace
aerospace and defense
SeniorRequirements&CapabilitiesManager-SpaceCommunications
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“Senior Requirements & Capabilities Manager - Space Communications at Collins Aerospace. Skills: military space domain, communications, RF, requirements analysis, business case development, customer relationship management. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
identify and pursue high-value business cases that fill the pipeline; ensure responsiveness to market, prospect, and customer requirements
Industry & Context.
solving the world’s most complex problems
Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date., U. S. citizenship is required., TS/SCI Security Clearance, Travel 30-50%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active and transferable U. S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date., U. S. citizenship is required., 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
Nice to Have
Significant experience working across functions and across organizations, Experience working in US Government Acquisitions, Significant experience budgeting/writing solicitations and evaluating proposals, 3+ years’ experience working in communications or RF
What You'll Do.
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
Communicating associated customer most important requirements to engineering/production teams
Ensuring team whitepapers/proposals carry compelling messaging
Major input to the direction of Collins Space programs and product development/planning
Ensuring responsiveness to market
and customer requirements
Conduct market research and identify high value business cases
Assess Collins’ positioning against competitive solutions and trends
Monitor customer requirements and funding
Prepare/maintain forecasts of future opportunities
Collaborate with the Collins marketing team to create datasheets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead the strategic planning efforts of a cross functional team; Lead a cross functional team in the development of compelling briefings, white papers, and proposals; Collaborate with the Collins marketing team
Communication Scope
communicating associated customer most important requirements; compelling messaging; compelling briefings
Process & Methodology
strategic planning
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-08 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105 **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:** TS/SCI - Current **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world 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 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 ensur
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