Associate Program Officer Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-110 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 110

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.

We have an exciting onsite opportunity for a Senior Ethics & Compliance Officer – Middletown, Ct to join our team!

What You Will Do:

Lead and oversee Pratt & Whitney’s Global Ethics & Compliance (GEC) program for the Middletown CT site (as well as others as needed), functioning as an independent leader who reviews, evaluates, investigates and assesses ethics and compliance issues and concerns.

Reporting to the Lead Senior ECO for Operations and Quality, the candidate must be comfortable working independently and as part of an extended team (both cross functionally and matrixed) and collaborating seamlessly with colleagues and internal clients to deliver practical and compliant business solutions on complicated ethics and compliance issues. 

Your responsibilities will generally focus on the following for P&W Middletown, CT:

• Provide leadership and support in the development of programs, initiatives and policies for the GEC program at the site
• Be a regular, visible, approachable presence as needed for GE&C support (including training, investigations, etc.)
• Under the guidance and support of the Lead Sr. ECO for Operations and Quality, GEC Investigation lead and Site HR leadership, manage investigation processes to ensure timely and effective completion and closure of investigations, implementation of appropriate corrective actions and fair, consistent evaluations, including disciplinary measures (working with Human Resources, Legal Counsel, Site Management and other stakeholders
• Responsible for leading efforts to continually enhance and improve ethics and the “Speak Up” culture at the site
• Support efforts to ensure proper reporting of violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate
• Adhere to and maintain a heightened awareness of the RTX Code of Conduct, always acting with integrity
• Evaluate and provide guidance to employees related to compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to the following: Conflict of Interest questions, Business Gift & Sponsorship requests, etc.
• Coordinate and lead Compliance briefings for the site Lead and participate in GEC initiatives, teams and committees as required, at both the P&W and RTX levels 
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of Ethics, Human Resources, Investigations, Compliance or related experience; OR an Advanced degree and 7+ years of Ethics, Human Resources, Investigations, Compliance or related experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Current or former P&W experience is preferred
• P&W Quality or technical experience is preferred
• General knowledge of P&W Operations
• Approachable and discreet
• Objective, fair and sound judgment
• Honest, direct and straightforward in communications
• Positioned to make independent judgments with strong decision-making skills
• Ability to influence actions, decisions and to drive change
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with associates at all levels throughout the organization
• Must have excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
• Command of the English language
• Computer skills – Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, O365

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: 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 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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