Description

Date Posted:
2025-07-29
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:
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
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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 an exciting hybrid opportunity for an Associate Director and Counsel, Military Engines!!

The Associate Director and Counsel, Military Engines will be a member of the Military Engines Legal, Contracts and Compliance (LCC) team, which plays a leadership role in the strategic support of Pratt & Whitney's Military Engines (ME) business. The ME business provides a full range of propulsion solutions to the U.S. DoD and allied forces around the world.

What You Will Do:

This is a customer-facing role providing transactional support across all aspects of the P&L but with a focus on Pratt & Whitney's mature fighter engine programs. Responsibilities include drafting, negotiating and advising on complex agreements (both FAR/DFARS-based and commercial) with U.S. and global customers, contract interpretations, local law issues, counterparty disputes, and advising on government contracting regulatory compliance issues. This role is designated as a hybrid role, requiring consistent onsite presence at our East Hartford, CT location two to three times per week.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Juris Doctor Degree with 10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years of experience with U.S. government contracting processes and requirements (e.g., FAR, DFARS, Truthful Cost or Pricing Act, Cost Accounting Standards, bid protests)
• A current member in good standing of state bar association and ability to qualify as authorized in-house counsel in Connecticut timely following hire
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including strong executive presence
• Strong leader and team player with excellent judgment and professional maturity
• Multi-task, manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, and provide guidance and practical solutions to cross-functional projects promptly and effectively
• Work with minimal daily supervision and to balance numerous priorities within compressed timeframes
• Remain calm and composed under pressure, in a fast-paced environment of rapidly changing demands
• Identify and assess risk exposure while advising business and functional leaders of the ME team in a practical manner to balance risks with business objectives
• Assist in the development, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of P&W policies, procedures and internal guidance for government contracting compliance
• Experience with negotiation and drafting in connection with complex transactions
• Effectively manage outside counsel for certain significant or complex matters
• Experience with an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred, but not required
• Ability to travel to support business needs

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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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