Manager - Classified Operations Strategy (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and propulsion systems, seeks a highly experienced leader for the NGAP classified program management. The role requires coordinating with multiple functional organizations to win future engagements, meet contractual requirements, and responsibly spend funds.

The candidate will interact with senior leadership and the Air Force on a high-stakes 6th Gen program. The 6th Gen Classified Operations Strategist will manage program security constructs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, technical, or legal field.
• 8 years of experience, or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• 5+ years on program, engineering, legal, or technical project teams.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Establish systems and processes to protect program data and intellectual property across the supply and customer base.
• Operate within secure environments as the subject-matter expert on program security practices.
• Manage program security processes and initiatives to support critical program goals.
• Align multiple stakeholders amidst frequent change and uncertainty.
• Influence team decisions to achieve operational results with major impact on program outcomes.
• Support day-to-day objectives to meet military customer requirements.
• Position yourself for future opportunities in program and technical management, strategy, business development, government security, and supply chain.

Skills

Program management

Security clearance

Gas turbine knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ENG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ENG

Date Posted

2026-10-19

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

Company

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.

Job Summary

The Adaptive Engines Program Office seeks a team-oriented, self-motivated, guided, and aware leader to excel in Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) classified program management. Outstanding performance in this role is essential to the future competitiveness of Adaptive Engines and Pratt & Whitney. Pratt & Whitney Adaptive Engines executes the premier engine development programs for US Air Force 6th Gen applications. The Program Office has the ultimate responsibility to motivate, guide, inspire, direct, and collaborate with all Pratt & Whitney functional organizations to win future engagements, meet contractual requirements, and responsibly spend company and customer funds. The Program Office interacts with senior leadership, the Air Force customer, and multiple aircraft companies. This program office is uniquely positioned to continue Pratt & Whitney Military Engines' legacy of fighter propulsion leadership.

The 6th Gen Classified Operations Strategist will work closely with multiple functional areas, disciplines, and support organizations to establish systems and processes to protect program data and company intellectual property. This responsibility will extend into the supply and customer base. A successful candidate will be accountable for the proper execution and enhancement of the program's classified constructs, including data, intellectual property, operations, and financial information control. Due to special contract and program requirements, U.S. Citizenship and work on-site within secure environments are required.

What You Will Do

• Establish systems and processes to protect program data and intellectual property across the supply and customer base.
• Operate within secure environments as the subject-matter expert on program security practices.
• Manage program security processes and initiatives to support critical program goals.
• Align multiple stakeholders amidst frequent change and uncertainty.
• Influence team decisions to achieve operational results with major impact on program outcomes.
• Support day-to-day objectives to meet military customer requirements.
• Position yourself for future opportunities in program and technical management, strategy, business development, government security, and supply chain.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires minimum of 8 years of experience or minimum of 5 years of experience with an advanced degree. Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, technical, or legal field.
• 5+ years of experience in program, engineering, legal, or technical project teams.
• Familiarity with gas turbine components, procurement processes, and supplier interaction methods.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Leadership and project management experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Experience developing and presenting material to cross-functional teams and managing customer relations.
• Familiarity with Agile principles.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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

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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