Sr. Manager, F135 Sustainment Affordability (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-30

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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.

Join a high‑visibility, high‑impact team driving the future of F135 Sustainment Affordability. The F135 Sustainment Affordability organization is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and financially savvy project leader who is energized by solving complex problems and influencing major program outcomes.

In this role, you will serve as the Sustainment Lead for the F135 Sustainment Affordability IPT, steering cross‑functional teams and shaping the cost strategy for one of the Department of Defense’s most critical propulsion systems. You will be the primary sustainment focal for both the JPO and Pratt & Whitney on War on Cost priorities—directly advancing the affordability, readiness, and long‑term viability of the F135 program.

This is a unique opportunity to integrate development, production, and sustainment insights into long‑range cost strategies; lead major cost‑reduction initiatives; develop business cases that influence enterprise‑level decisions; and communicate program value and progress to senior leaders and customers.

What You Will Do:

• Integrate cost assessment activities across F135 production, development, and sustainment to ensure alignment and affordability.
• Establish, monitor, and drive progress toward sustainment affordability targets, while generating new cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Lead strategic affordability initiatives that advance F135 program objectives and support long‑term sustainment planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to communicate affordability vision, plans, metrics, and status.
• Develop and review business cases for major sustainment affordability projects, including shop-visit strategies and long‑term maintenance concepts.
• Serve as the sustainment organization’s subject matter expert on affordability and cost drivers across operational execution.
• Chair weekly CIPT meetings to assess cost performance against established shop‑visit goals.
• Align unfunded project backlogs with available funding and lead affordability funding negotiations on behalf of Pratt & Whitney.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in customer/product support, project or program management, business management, sustainment operations, or strategic planning.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project management, business management, or strategic planning experience.
• Strong financial analysis skills and experience developing business cases.
• Knowledge of government contracting, EVMS, SAP, and propulsion life cycle cost/MRO operations.
• Familiarity with military engine maintenance practices and F135 sustainment operations.
• Strong communication, data analysis, and leadership skills, with proven results through collaboration and use of digital tools such as PowerBI.

Learn More and Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite 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 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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