Associate Director - USMC Campaigns (Remote)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

21d•Remote

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an 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. Collins Aerospace is seeking a U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Campaign Lead to drive customer engagement and campaign execution. This role will drive hands-on engagement with Marine Corps stakeholders to translate operational problems into executable demonstrations, experiments, and exercises that inform requirements, concepts, and acquisition decisions . The ideal candidate understands how the Marine Corps evaluates capability through operational relevance, experimentation, and iterative learning and can bridge USMC needs with Collins’ technology portfolio to influence outcomes early and often. In this role , you will also develop and execute multi-level contact plans including general officer and action officer engagements to ensure engagements, awareness and support at all levels of the USMC.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as local USMC Campaign lead , responsible for customer relationships, exercise sponsorship, and strategic engagement
Develop and execute customer-centric engagement plans focused on early problem framing, operational relevance, and trust-building at all levels of the USMC
Lead the planning and execution of demonstrations, experiments, and exercises that showcase Collins capabilities in Marine Corps–relevant environments
Translate USMC operational challenges into demonstrable use cases, experiment objectives , and measurable outcomes
Support participation in Marine Corps and joint venues such as wargames, field experiments, advanced warfighting experiments, and operational exercises
Capture results, insights, and lessons learned from demonstrations and experiments to inform requirements development, acquisition strategies, and future investment
Shape follow-on opportunities by transitioning successful demonstrations into programs of record, rapid prototyping, or operational fielding paths
Maintain awareness of Marine Corps modernization priorities and experimentation pipelines to align Collins investments accordingly

Benefits

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!