Senior Affordability Data Analyst

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is seeking a Senior Affordability Data Analyst for the on-site role in McKinney, TX. The job focuses on transforming raw data into actionable affordability insights, extracting data from RTX repositories and supporting cost-modeling activities.

Responsibilities include developing cost-driver lists, performing basic statistical analyses, and documenting data lineage. A DoD Secret clearance is required to begin work, with relocation assistance offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience performing data analytics in a professional environment.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or Excel.
• Experience with cost modeling, supporting cost data collection, cost element analysis, and/or preliminary cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Extract and prepare engineering, production, supplier, and sustainment data from RTX repositories for affordability use.
• Develop preliminary cost-driver lists and basic statistical summaries (correlation checks, variance review, simple distribution views).
• Identify and document fixed vs variable cost indicators based on guided criteria.
• Create basic charts or visualizations that support affordability tasks.
• Maintain traceability through consistent dataset documentation and adherence to required data-handling procedures.

Skills

Data analytics

Cost modeling

Cost data collection

Cost element analysis

Preliminary cost estimating

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after 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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms, and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon’s Strategy & Technology Center is seeking an Senior Affordability Data Analyst. The Senior Affordability Data Analyst plays a key role in advancing Affordability objectives by transforming raw data into actionable insights. This position focuses on extracting structured data, conducting foundational statistical analysis, and identifying key cost drivers using RTX data repositories. The Senior Affordability Data Analyst ensures high‑quality analytical outcomes by preparing clean datasets, developing initial cost assessments, and supporting Affordability Modelers in RLPM‑aligned analysis. This role delivers consistent, day‑to‑day analytical contributions that strengthen decision‑making across the work area.

This is an onsite role located in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Extract and prepare engineering, production, supplier, and sustainment data from RTX repositories for affordability use.
• Develop preliminary cost‑driver lists and basic statistical summaries (correlation checks, variance review, simple distribution views).
• Identify and document fixed vs variable cost indicators based on guided criteria.
• Create basic charts or visualizations that support affordability tasks.
• Maintain traceability through consistent dataset documentation and adherence to required data‑handling procedures.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience performing data analytics in a professional environment.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or Excel.
• Experience with cost modeling, supporting cost data collection, cost element analysis, and/or preliminary cost estimating.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A Data Analytics Degree.
• Active and transferable Secret clearance.
• Work experience in regulated industries, such as aerospace, defense, or other environments with formal compliance requirements.
• Experience working with engineering analysis.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

Security Clearance & Role Definition

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

• 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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Location & Working Arrangements

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Company Overview

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.