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Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:  
We are seeking a talented and experienced Security Manager to join our team in East Hartford, CT. The Security Manager will serve as the primary security point of contact for all U.S.-based F135 maintenance facilities, ensuring compliance with contractual security requirements and supporting the integration and sustainment of security operations. This role will require strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to influence stakeholders and effectively collaborate with government customers and internal teams.  

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the security operations of our F135 maintenance facilities, ensuring the protection of critical assets and alignment with government regulations. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for security and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Act as the primary security liaison for all U.S.-based F135 maintenance facilities.  

• Ensure the successful execution of contractual security requirements at designated sites.  

• Oversee site inspection schedules and enforce security operating procedures.  

• Coordinate visit requests and act as the primary liaison with U.S. government local security offices for security procedure implementation.  

• Maintain and manage a library of security processes, instructions, standard work, and training materials used at F135 maintenance facilities.  

• Develop and manage F135 Security Team metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).  

• Provide measurable input to new products, processes, or standards to align with business strategies.  

• Support global security requirements and provide technical guidance to ensure organizational compliance.  

• Display strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to meet the immediate needs of customers and team members.  

• Collaborate with P&W suppliers and host-nation defense forces to manage security operations at overseas facilities, including future facility activations as needed.  

• Develop and implement U.S. government technology control and security requirements at selected sites.  

• Counsel and influence internal and external stakeholders, including governments, to ensure adherence to security and program-specific requirements.  

• Travel up to 20 domestically and internationally to support military installation sites.  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of Industrial Security, Cybersecurity, Government (DoD), Law Enforcement or Military experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry or military experience; OR Associate’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry or military experience.

• 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

• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance current within the last five years

• 3+ years’ experience with U.S. Government security requirements, policies, manuals and instructions.

• Understanding of government contracts

• Understanding of U.S. import/export control regulations including Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

• Knowledge of or direct experience working with jet engine production or depot operations

• Experience in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, standard work and training packages

• Project management experience and ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision

• Understanding of continuous improvement principles and tools (CORE/ACE/Six Sigma/LEAN).

• Experience using MS Office Suite and SharePoint.

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization and influence leadership, peers, and cross-functional teams

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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.

Learn more & apply today!

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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