Director, Strategy – C2 and AI; Mission Strategy; Hybrid

Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-Th St NE BLDG 179
Role Type:
Hybrid (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status)

Security Clearance:
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. Clearance Type:
DoD Top Secret, Active and existing clearance required after day
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Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced strategy leader to lead the Command and Control (C2) and AI foundational enabler components of the Connected Battlespace Strategy. In this individual‑contributor role, you will define long‑term strategic direction and identify opportunities that strengthen mission effectiveness, support evolving customer needs, and position the business for future growth.

• Lead strategic development and execution for the C2 pillar within the Connected Battlespace Strategy, shaping long‑term technology direction and identifying growth opportunities across Mission Systems.
• Develop and drive the AI foundational enabler strategy across all Connected Battlespace pillars, focusing on how AI can improve operational effectiveness, accelerate decision‑making, enhance situational awareness, and enable mission autonomy.
• Partner with engineering, business development, programs, operations, and senior leadership teams to identify capability gaps and define investment priorities that align with customer needs and long‑term business objectives.
• Lead Mission Systems strategic investment planning activities, including Long‑Range Planning (LRP), technology prioritization, and capability roadmap development.
• Conduct market, competitive, customer, and technology assessments to identify emerging trends, threats, and opportunities within C2 and AI‑enabled mission systems.
• Translate operational concepts, customer challenges, and future mission needs into actionable technology and business strategies.
• Develop capability gap closure plans and technology roadmaps that support future mission requirements and portfolio growth.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level presentations and recommendations to senior leadership regarding investment decisions, strategic priorities, and market positioning.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders—including customers, government organizations, industry partners, and technology teams—to align strategic initiatives and influence future capability development.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 12years of experience.
• Experience developing or supporting military C2 systems, architectures, concepts, or mission environments.
• Experience developing strategy, roadmaps, or investment priorities for complex defense, aerospace, intelligence, or mission‑critical technology programs.
• Experience translating operational requirements or customer needs into technology strategies, capability roadmaps, or investment decisions.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with technical and business teams to influence strategic direction.
• Experience presenting recommendations, analyses, and strategic decisions to senior leaders or executive stakeholders.
• 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.

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.
• 10+ years of experience supporting one or more of the following areas:
  Command & Control (C2) systems, Battle Management systems, ISR platforms and architectures, Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2), Tactical Communications, Mission Planning systems, Decision Support systems, or AI‑enabled military applications.
• Experience applying Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning capabilities to defense, mission systems, operational planning, autonomy, or decision support environments.
• Experience supporting defense modernization efforts and evolving military operational concepts.
• Experience working with U.S. Department…