Chief of Staff & Director, Strategy & Transformation (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 212,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

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

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a seasoned Director, S&T Chief of Staff and Strategic Initiatives in a Hybrid role at East Hartford, CT. You will directly support the SVP of Strategy & Transformation, drive enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives, and coordinate across business units and senior leaders.

The role requires a proven track record in strategy, strong communication, and the ability to synthesize complex data into impactful presentations. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of experience or advanced degree with 12+ years of experience.
• Experience as a management consultant, chief of staff, or related profession.
• U.S. citizenship required to access certain systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, analytical, technical, organizational, and executive support to the SVP of Strategy & Transformation.
• Lead critical strategic projects and ensure timely, high-quality delivery aligned with priorities.
• Liaise across P&Ls, functional leaders, and senior executives for clear communication and coordinated execution.
• Improve operational efficiency by optimizing processes, cadences, and cross-functional interactions.
• Anticipate needs and drive strategic initiatives on behalf of the SVP.
• Analyze data to provide insights and develop executive/Board level presentations.
• Support senior-level meetings, travel, external engagements, and high-visibility communications.

Skills

Strategic communication

Executive support

Influence senior leadership

Data-driven decision making

Proactive self-starter

PPT and Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Finance or related

Advanced degree in Business Administration/Management/Finance or related

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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 certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Our Pratt Whitney Global Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization is seeking a highly experienced, highly motivated Director, S&T Chief of Staff and Strategic Initiatives. You will report directly to the Pratt & Whitney Senior Vice President for Strategy & Transformation. This is a hybrid opportunity located at our East Hartford, Connecticut campus location.

What You Will Do:

• Provide strategic, analytical, technical, organizational, and executive support to the SVP of Strategy & Transformation, acting independently to drive enterprise‑wide initiatives
• Lead critical strategic projects and special assignments to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of outcomes aligned with business priorities
• Serve as the primary liaison across P&Ls, functional leaders, and senior executives to ensure clear communication, coordinated execution, and progress toward strategic goals
• Improve operational efficiency by optimizing processes, meeting cadences, and cross-functional interactions
• Anticipate emerging needs, offering proactive, innovative solutions and driving strategic initiatives on behalf of the SVP
• Analyze and synthesize complex data to provide insights that inform decision‑making; develop executive‑level and Board‑level presentations and reports
• Communicate with professionalism and discretion while supporting senior‑level meetings, travel, external engagements, and high‑visibility executive communications

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management, Operations Management, Finance/Economics or related field with 14+ years of experience
• OR an Advanced degree in Business Administration/Management, Operations Management, Finance/Economics or related field with 12+ years of experience
• Experience as a management consultant, chief of staff, or related profession
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems

We Prefer:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with proven ability to influence and engage senior leadership
• Proactive, independent self‑starter who takes ownership, challenges the status quo, and drives continuous improvement
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, able to synthesize complex data and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong problem‑solving and data‑driven decision‑making skills, with advanced proficiency in PPT, Excel, and data visualization tools
• Comfortable embracing and leveraging technology, including AI tools, to enhance productivity and create competitive advantage
• Skilled in developing executive‑level presentations and communications
• Working knowledge of the aerospace and defense industry

This position is classified as: This role is: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.

• 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
• 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.