Business Operations Strategy Associate Jobs in Connecticut

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

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'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.

The F100 Fleet Readiness Strategy Associate Director will lead a team responsible for driving strategic direction, managing project implementation, overseeing business operations related to program data and financial management, and advancing fleet recovery initiatives as part of the F100 Strategy & Integration Team. This role requires a proactive, results-driven leader who can effectively bring teams together, identify and diagnose challenges, and develop innovative, timely solutions. As a key member of the Strategy & Integration Leadership Team, the successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional leadership, collaboration, analytical management, customer relationship management, and communication skills. The role involves frequent engagement with senior executives to provide clear, concise updates on key strategic initiatives, program performance, and execution progress.

What You Will Do

• Own the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic plan for F100 Fleet Recovery, integrating the cross-functional teams (CIPTs, Quality, Module Centers, Production Chiefs, Business Operations, and other stakeholders) needed to execute fleet recovery projects

• Provide program priorities and strategic direction to cross-functional teams responsible for executing fleet recovery and overdue reduction initiatives

• Supervise a team of business operations managers, project managers and analysts on the Strategy and Integration Team.

• Own responsibility for compliance to P&W/RTX RLPM process

• Interface with finance on business cases, EACs, and development and execution of budgets (EAPS/PPS)

• Leverage Risk and Opportunity management to adjust program budgets / priorities to ensure resources are allocated efficiently to the right initiatives

• Support Project Managers and analysts in generating executive level presentations

• Manage the P&W critical part producibility and capacity expansion action tracking and customer report out process

• Brief senior leadership on progress, key risks, and mitigation plans, and drive necessary escalations as needed

• Anticipate future resource needs and help drive resource alignment to support long-term fleet readiness goals 

Qualifications You Must Have

• BS/BA degree

• 12 years of manufacturing, analytical and customer management or business process or an Advanced degree with 10 years of manufacturing, analytical and customer management or business process experience

• Familiar with the technical / sustainment field support processes, maintenance, overhaul and repair practices, pursuits, and have some experience with finance and Earned Value Systems

• Project and/or Program Management experience

• The individual must utilize strong organizational, teaming, interpersonal and communication skills in relating directly with the U.S. and international customers

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of business warehouse and SAP

• Business, material and/or logistics management knowledge CORE Champion

• Familiarity with export requirements

• Individual must be able to prioritize tasks and plans effectively

• Risk and Opportunity Management

• Inventory Management

• Maintain excellent skill in MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS PowerPoint & MS Excel)

• Familiarity with U.S. Gov’t acquisition process, technical and information management systems, and international customer 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: 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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