Date Posted:

2025-09-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

None/Not Required

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?

We have a wonderful hybrid work opportunity for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager in East Harford, Connecticut!

What You Will Do:

The Contracts Manager will support the drafting, negotiation, interpretation and management of proposal and contract documents for the Military Engines organization. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop significant customer interaction skills, improve negotiation abilities and gain complex business experience.  You will be the primary focal for external and internal customers regarding contract issues and interpretation of contract requirements, therefore strong written and verbal communication skills are required.  You will have the opportunity to exercise discretion and work independently as well as provide contract leadership and expertise in developing innovative solutions to complex contracting issues. 

You will be responsible for contracts from cradle to grave (start to contract closeout).  The individual will provide terms and conditions review and advice on contracting rights and obligations to mitigate contractual and programmatic risks.  This position requires significant interaction with various managers within the Military Engines organization and the USG.  The successful candidate must be an independent learner and possess demonstrated team working skills.  You should possess strong document drafting skills, an understanding of aerospace business and legal issues, and the FAR/DFARS. Travel required for this role is around 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of professional experience – including experience with FAR and DFARs, and 5+ years of Government contract management experience is required; OR an Advanced degree and 7+ years of professional experience – including experience with FAR and DFARs, and 5+ years of Government contract management experience is requiredUS Citizenship required, due to government contracts

Qualifications We Prefer:

Having experience working classified programs preferredActive security clearanceAbility to obtain/maintain a security clearanceCandidate who harbors contracting knowledge sufficient to provide advice and counsel to the program teams and others as requiredMust be highly self-directed and able to learn quickly with a strong ability to drive and deliver resultsAbility to work with all levels of management and communicate effectively with peers and customers both internal and externalExcellent oral and written communication skills required

Learn More & Apply Now:

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.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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