Principal Specialist, Emerging Capabilities Markets (Remote)

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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. The Principal Specialist, Emerging Capabilities Markets, will join the CBEC Strategy team and be responsible for helping the organization make effective data-informed decisions about critical technology area strategies. Our focus covers an array of emerging capabilities for Defense customers, Mission Systems product lines and internal businesses in support of the Connected Battlespace Initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Collects research and development (R&D) market and industry intelligence to support competitive intelligence, investment planning, strategic initiatives and to identify key differentiators and opportunities and/or risks to the Emerging Capabilities strategy.
  • Provides in-depth qualitative and quantitative research, market assessments, customer assessments, and strategic competitive intelligence to support growth of the Emerging Capabilities portfolio through external R&D programs for government customers.
  • Synthesizes relevant data into information for senior business leaders, and succinctly communicate research findings in a clear manner to inform prioritized investment decisions.
  • Develops and contributes to the constant improvement of research processes, tools, templates and models, including design of related dashboards, spreadsheets and outputs, to ensure effective management of data integrity, access, record and analysis for market and business intelligence supporting Emerging Capabilities segment strategies.
  • Performs ad-hoc detailed analysis from management or executive leadership on various competitor topics to evaluate current and emerging trends and the impact to Mission Systems.
  • Adjust to shifting priorities, stringent deadlines, and last-minute requirements to accomplish tasks within non-negotiable deadlines.
  • Exercise critical thinking, creativity and innovation to frame and structure research efforts.
  • Stays abreast of R&D industry or business trends via customers, competitors, and professional organizations to inform development of advanced Capabilities for Mission Systems portfolios.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant 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.
  • Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time (domestic).
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-LOOKUPS).
  • Experience with US Department of Defense (Army, Air Force, Navy) platforms, systems, and capabilities to include government processes for funding and procuring R&D activities.
  • Experience with market research methods, databases and tools to inform senior leader decision-making using various sources of data.
  • Experience evaluating data analysis and visualization techniques to analyze data and effectively visualize it for senior leader understanding using charts, graphs, or market reports.

Nice-to-haves

  • Demonstrated experience maintaining multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards for research quality and analysis.
  • Ability to quickly develop proficiency in new information sources.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and build relationships across the organization at all levels.

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.
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