F135 ECU Business Acquisition Mgr (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 ECU Program Acquisition Manager is primarily responsible for the execution and acquisition integration and works with the Business Acquisition Team (BAT) to directly support the F135 ECU program. This includes providing guidance in support of all business acquisition proposals while working with the Program Acquisition Associate Director to lay out strategies for efficient acquisition captures. The ECU effort will utilize multiple contracts to mature the program through Detailed Design, First Engine to Test (FETT), Initial Flight Release (IFR), Initial Service Release (ISR) and Flight Test. The candidate will be responsible for providing program requirements to the BAT and holding to plan. They will also support negotiations with the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) to support acquisition captures. The ECU program is a fast-paced, high visibility, time critical, dynamic environment and the selected candidate must be adaptable, able to think critically and strategically, and be able to work in a high-pressure customer-facing position.

Requirements

BA/BS in aerospace, engineering, business or related field is required
A minimum of 10+ years of combined program management, leadership, and/or technical experience required
At least 5+ years’ experience with propulsion 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.

Nice To Haves

MBA is a plus
A collaborative team player, who possess multi-tasking abilities, has a client focus, is adaptive, and works effectively in a time sensitive and dynamic environment
Professional maturity to work with minimal daily supervision while balancing numerous priorities and ability to prioritize in a dynamic work environment
Knowledge of Proposal Development/Business Capture Process with Technical knowledge and experience with development programs; experience with the F135 is a plus
Focus on results (meet customer and business needs)
Strong proven leadership skills, strategic thinking/ problem solving skills and ability to gain consensus among a various group of individuals and organizations required.

Responsibilities

Develop integration plans and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration into ECU proposals
Collaborate closely with proposal manager and program associate directors/program managers to develop capture/win strategy
Collaborate with the finance team to develop and understand financial profitability
Lead the proposal review and gated processes with the BACE Proposal Manager
Assist in strategy development
Identify potential risks and challenges that may impact the proposal’s success and identify mitigating actions and approaches as needed.
Overall accountability for the business acquisition pursuit
Cultivate and maintain relationships with external parties as well as internal organizations to meet customer requirements and program objectives
Drive improvements throughout the business acquisition gated process to achieve timely contract awards through the gated process
Brief ECU PMO management and secure commitment through the gated process