Associate Director - Data and Analytics (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-10-27

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

 Position Role Type:

Hybrid

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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.

The Associate Director in Data & Analytics is responsible for shaping, scaling, and leading high‑performing data and analytics teams that deliver business impact. This role blends technical acuity with strong leadership, organizational design, and stakeholder management skills.

What You Will Do:

• •Collaborate with data and analytics leaders to develop and refine our data strategy, accelerating business value delivery across business areas.
• •Drive the team that puts that strategy into action by executing on use cases. This involves working closely with digital technology service owners, business leaders and subject matter experts to maximize operational reliability of the data ecosystem.
• •Serve as world-class people leader, mentoring and developing a multi‑disciplinary team across data engineering domains (e.g., architecture, analytics, governance).
• •Practice a customer-focused approach, driven to listen and fully understand the request. Willingness to go beyond organizational boundaries to address challenges.

What You Will Learn:

• •How Collins business processes, systems, and data service operates across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and enterprise functions.
• •You will learn how to collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts to refine and evolve a world-class data ecosystem. Experience will encompass technology, processes, and people.
• •How to foster a culture focused on collaboration, continuous learning, and high-quality execution.
• •You will refine skills for communicating (e.g., vision, progress, risks) to technical and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• •Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.
• •U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• •2+ years of experience leading delivery teams in a matrixed environment that focus on data and artificial intelligence.
• •Hands on experience mentoring and developing people, should include career discussions and development plan creation.
• •Strong understanding of modern data architectures (e.g., cloud data platforms, lakehouses, event-driven data, APIs).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• •Experience in environments that use data to support artificial intelligence and/or machine learning is desired.
• •Knowledge of machine learning principles and a variety of techniques. Ability to apply these techniques to real-world applications.
• •Knowledge of IT audit, regulatory, and compliance in the Aerospace and Defense industry is a plus.
• •Experience applying Agile methodology, including participation in ceremonies as part of a development team.
• •Strong desire to experiment with and learn new technologies and knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for connecting systems/devices.
• •Experience in designing and developing scalable cloud native solutions; including knowledge of infrastructure-as-code approaches (e.g., Teraform).
• •Partnering with cross-functional team (e.g., infrastructure, cyber, development) to ensure smooth deployments and sustainable performance of the platform.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• •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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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 P