Department of the Navy Lead Customer Integrator, Washington D.C. (Onsite)
Location: Arlington, VA (Rosslyn HQ) – Onsite role
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required.
About the Role
As the Associate Director, Department of the Navy (DoN) Lead Customer Integrator, you will represent Pratt & Whitney Military Engines’ business goals and objectives with all DoN customers (USN and USMC). This role focuses on building relationships, understanding U.S. Government processes, and providing Pratt & Whitney solutions to meet Department of War (DoW) aviation requirements and address current readiness concerns.
Responsibilities
- Represent Pratt & Whitney Military Engines (PWME) with DoN customers in the National Capital Region and at major DoN bases and facilities, focusing on Navy and Marine Corps engine programs within the office of the Secretary of the Navy.
- Maintain close relationships with USN and USMC aviation stakeholders (strategy, requirements, planning, and programming) to develop optimal propulsion solutions in coordination with PWME Program leads.
- Provide liaison and coordination with the RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) Team in Washington, D.C.
- Coordinate activities with three other Washington, D.C.-based colleagues covering Headquarters Air Force, Navy & Marine Corps programs, Joint Program offices, and Commercial & International programs.
- Engage with customer communities including the Department of War, USG agencies involved in defense programs, aerospace defense industry partners, defense-focused associations, foreign embassies, and defense-focused Think Tanks.
- Represent military engine interests with the U.S. Congress in coordination with RTX GGR.
- Serve as the PWME liaison with RTX GGR to advance P&W priorities for the U.S. Congress.
- Build relationships to increase customer knowledge supporting business objectives and facilitate communication between P&W executives, program managers, and USG/industry leaders.
- Work individually and collaboratively through industry associations and Think Tanks to provide thought leadership improving USG and defense industry relationships.
- Support P&W trade show engagements and cross-RTX trade show planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Extensive experience with U.S. Navy and/or Marine Corps Aviation, the Department of War, and other USG agencies.
- Experience with DoW Requirements, Acquisition, and PPBE processes.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain productive relationships in challenging situations.
- Proven analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and business acumen.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams with minimal supervision.
- High responsiveness to customer requirements and adaptability to changing priorities and schedules.
- Familiarity with aircraft turbofan engine hardware, operation, and flight performance.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate of Top Gun, Weapons School, or Test Pilot School.
- Experience in a Joint Position with DoW Services and Allied Partners.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Career Field Certifications.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $172,900 – $328,700 USD. The range reflects all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules (where applicable).
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreements).