F135 Sustainment Affordability, Associate Director (Onsite)

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.

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.

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.

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