Advanced Engines Program Planner (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX company, is seeking a Program Planner to lead the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure baseline integrity per DCMA and internal standards. You will collaborate with program stakeholders to drive timely and accurate IMS support and provide scheduling analysis for decision making.

The role emphasizes risk assessments, data alignment between SAP and IMS, and continuous improvement of scheduling processes in a fast-paced environment at East Hartford, CT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years prior relevant experience, OR advanced degree with 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in program scheduling/planning and government proposals.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract requirements to create an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with DCMA and internal quality checks.
• Lead IMS baselines and act as IMS lead in program reviews and meetings.
• Provide consulting support to work scope owners and analyze schedule baseline changes.
• Develop Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) and Critical Path Analysis for IPMT or customers.
• Collaborate with Earned Value Analysts and CAMs to align SAP and IMS reporting.
• Create and update scheduling procedures and communicate improvements to PP&S.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Earned Value Management

IPMDAR compliance

Primavera/MS Project/Open Plan

Schedule risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years

Advanced degree + 3+ years

Alternative: 7+ years with no 4-year degree

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Open Plan

Job description

Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Date Posted:
2026-08-19

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

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:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney’s Program Planning & Scheduling (PP&S) organization is searching for a Program Planner. The PP&S organization works with key program stakeholders to promote the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) as a healthy, integrated management tool. The Master Schedule is the program’s most powerful management tool and when properly maintained, a healthy schedule can be used to influence program decisions and actions.

The Military Development Program Planner works with program office stakeholders and partners to ensure quality inputs and baseline integrity in alignment with government and company standards. The ideal candidate is a motivated team player who understands how to effectively and independently drive timely and accurate support of the IMS. We are seeking a critical thinker, with expertise in scheduling best practices and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) compliance, able to make recommendations for alternative ways to view program information enabling program management decisions.

• This is based ON-SITE in East Hartford, CT and requires an ACTIVE U.S. Government Security Clearance day one.*

What You Will Do

• Interpret contract requirements and objectives to create a thorough Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with key attributes adhering to DCMA and P&W internal quality checks. Lead IMS baselines and act independently as the program IMS lead in program reviews and meetings.
• Provide consulting support to technical work scope owners by analyzing program plans, assisting technical experts in developing schedule baseline changes, and integrating proposed changes.
• Analyze program critical path assessments and facilitate root cause assessments to baseline execution variances with CAMs which result in sound analysis and mitigation. Lead the development and delivery of Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) and Critical Path Analysis for the Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT) and/or external customers.
• Collaborate with Earned Value Analysts, CAMs, and Component Integrated Product Team (CIPTs) to ensure alignment between SAP and IMS reporting systems, assess and report variances and possible mitigation plans from CAMs maintaining the IMS as a tool to manage technical execution.
• Create and update scheduling procedures and standard work. Continuously expand and update technical knowledge to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity as well as communicating improvements and efficiencies in scheduling. Communicate improvements and efficiencies in scheduling processes back to the PP&S organization.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years prior relevant experience, OR, advanced degree with 3+ years of prior relevant experience required.
• Candidates with associate’s degree and 7+ years’ relevant experience, or, 9+ years’ relevant experience in lieu of 4yr degree may be considered.
• Relevant experience to include:
• Time as a program Scheduler or Planner
• Time in program and/or project management
• Experience in supporting government proposals
• Time in Earned Value Management.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Programs (MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to interpret contract requirements for translation into IMS.
• Proficiency in analysis of IMS quality assessments such as the DCMA 14-point analysis and DCMA DECM.
• Experience analyzing schedules for quality in their construction and ability to produce valid critical paths, applying root cause analysis to variance recovery.
• Working as part of a program management team, familiar with logic driven schedules using software such as Primavera, MS Project or Open Plan.
• Experience using a Monte Carlo schedule risk simulator.
• Strong creative problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking and time management skills.
• Organized and self-motivated with excellent verbal/written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively handle multiple shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.