F135 Sustainment Affordability, Associate Director (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-28



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:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

This highly visible role within the F135 Sustainment Program Management Office (SPMO) is responsible for Integrated Product Team, driving long‑term cost reduction, and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) optimization for the F135 program. The Sustainment Affordability Associate Director will identify, examine, and evaluate sustainment cost data sources to establish modeling approaches that accurately represent engine life costs. Also work with business stakeholders to understand business requirements, deliver modeling solutions, reports, and dashboards that provide value to the business.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the team responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining a sustainment program‑of‑record cost forecast for the F135 sustainment program, along with a strategic sustainment affordability roadmap and an execution plan to deliver affordable F135 sustainment.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support integration of the F135 program cost model, including delivery of required CDRLs and reconciliation activities used to inform program budgets.
• Work cross‑functionally to establish and track key sustainment affordability metrics and targets aligned with internal and external program objectives.
• Oversee the identification, funding, and execution of key sustainment affordability projects.
• Oversee depot module cost performance, identify gaps, and execute corrective actions to meet cost reduction targets across overhaul and sustainment operations.
• Lead the Affordability integrated product team across engineering, operation, production, and sustainment to ensure coordinated affordability actions and enterprise alignment.
• Develop and standardize cost models and methodologies (LCC, ECU, production, sustainment), ensuring government‑aligned practices and consistency in cost evaluation.
• Drive digital affordability transformation by defining capability needs and partnering with analytics teams to implement advanced cost‑tracking, forecasting, and performance‑management tools.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS/BA in Engineering, Business or related field is required.
• A minimum of 12+ years’ experience in logistics support, supply, procurement, proposal development, or program/project management is required.
• At least 5 years of managerial, supervisory and leadership skills required.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated project management capability, strong communication skills, teamwork, and strategic leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of management·        
• Highly collaborative, with experience leading across a matrixed enterprise.
• Solid business judgment and a customer‑focused mindset.
• Familiarity with the F135 program, sustainment operations, or military propulsion systems.

Learn More & 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 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.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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