F135 Subcontract Sr. Manager (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and aerospace systems, seeks a Senior Subcontract Manager to lead major subcontract activities and negotiate contracts with key partners. This role demands collaboration across program, engineering, finance and legal teams to ensure objectives are met and performance is optimized.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in program management, supply chain, and finance, with a US Person requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years of Program Management, Supply Chain, and Finance experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• The F135 Subcontract Sr. Manager will oversee activities for our major sub-contractor Collins Aerospace.
• Lead requirements development, negotiations through contract award and execution.
• Interface between program teams, acquisitions, engineering, finance and legal to ensure clear requirements and strong subcontract performance.

Skills

Subcontract management

Contract negotiation

Lean / continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-09-17
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
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.

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.

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.

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.

What You Will Do:

• The F135 Subcontract Sr. Manager will be responsible for managing activities for our major sub-contractor Collins Aerospace.
• This individual will work in a fast pace, highly collaborative environment, from requirements development and negotiations through contract award and execution.
• This role will serve as a key interface between program teams, acquisitions, engineering, finance and legal, to ensure requirements are clearly defined, agreements are effectively negotiated, and subcontract performance meets program objectives.
• In addition to day-to-day subcontract management, this individual will lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives focused on increasing the efficiency, effectiveness, and integration of subcontract management activities across the organization as required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of Program Management, Supply Chain and Finance experience is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience managing subcontracts, suppliers, contracts, or complex cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Contract negotiation knowledge and post-award subcontract execution.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple teams such as Procurement, Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Program Management organizations.
• Experience leading Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Familiarity with contract management systems, ERP systems, and project/program management tools.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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