DoD Program Ops Lead - Secret Clearance

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader for on-site work in El Segundo to manage DoD and Direct Commercial Sales programs. You will drive early program phases, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time delivery while building rigorous cost and schedule baselines.

Candidate must have DoD experience, be able to obtain security clearance, and possess strong leadership in production and project management. Attractive benefits and a clear career path are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience working directly with customers or suppliers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Experience with Proposal and Basis of Estimate development in a DoD environment.
• Direct experience in operations, project engineering, or project management on production, development, and depot programs; leadership in a team-based manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own operations execution on DoD and DCS programs with cost-plus and firm-fixed contracts and ensure on-time delivery.
• Participate in pursuit and capture, including BOE submittals for contract awards.
• Drive transition to production for the El Segundo factory for next franchise programs.
• Lead FEOTB activities: contract requirements, BOM, MRP, MEP, Make/Buy/Where strategy and execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive productivity using Six Sigma, lean practices and similar tools.
• Identify and manage operational risks and opportunities; develop mitigation and capture plans.
• Coordinate with program management, cross-functional leadership, suppliers, customers, and government reps.

Skills

Customer interaction

Security clearance

Leadership

Proposal & BOE

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (optional)

Job description

RTX is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader for on-site work in El Segundo to manage DoD and Direct Commercial Sales programs. You will drive early program phases, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time delivery while building rigorous cost and schedule baselines.

Candidate must have DoD experience, be able to obtain security clearance, and possess strong leadership in production and project management. Attractive benefits and a clear career path are offered.