IR&D Administration Manager

Date Posted:

2026-01-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

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?

Pratt & Whitney has an exciting opportunity for an Independent Research & Development (IR&D) Administration Manager with the Military Engines Finance Organization.

The position will be based onsite at our facilities in East Hartford, Connecticut.

* This position is listed as an onsite opportunity but is currently a hybrid based schedule. This will be discussed further during the interview process.

What You Will Do:

As part of Pratt & Whitney’s IR&D team, the IR&D Administration Manager coordinates with both Commercial and Military Program Management, segment and Group FP&A, and the Engineering community to maintain an understanding of P&W’s discretionary Engineering and Development (E&D) spending and to uphold the integrity of Pratt & Whitney’s IR&D pool. 

This position requires an ability to understand both the financial and technical aspects of P&W E&D activity. This includes monitoring discretionary E&D effort and spending, as well as the E&D operating environment from a cost accounting and Government compliance standpoint.

The IR&D Administration Manager will lead special IR&D and Government Finance-related projects as required.  These will provide unique opportunities to interact with contacts throughout Finance as well as Engineering, Program Management, Contracts and Legal, often including interaction with Senior and Executive Management. 

These projects may involve, but are not limited to: litigation avoidance and support, strategic/long-term financial planning, and proactive cost accounting problem/issue avoidance.

The duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the management and oversight of the following:

- Review and approve Work Release Authorizations (WRAs) and Project Request Forms (PRFs), conversing with the involved engineers and program representatives as necessary to gain an understanding of the planned technical work and associated costs to assure their proper accounting treatment in SAP. 

- Develop actuals reporting and estimate-to-complete projections, out-year planning and ad-hoc financial/technical reporting for Government and internal business clients on a monthly, quarterly, and annual (year-end) basis. 

- Collaborate with Government Finance to support P&W’s Forward Pricing rates as well as Final Incurred Cost Claims, and associated audits. 

- Serve as a point of contact for Government technical audits of the IR&D pool, interfacing with Engineering to produce satisfactory contractor responses. 

- Coordinate with Engineering to produce P&W’s annual IR&D Technical Plan, which provides the U. S. Government with narratives of P&W’s IR&D technical accomplishments.

- Team with the EVMS COE and Engineering to develop/mistake-proof the work steps for authorizing WRAs to ensure a consistent auditable approach that supports P&W’s IR&D claims.

- Keep management apprised of any issues that could impact Military Engines financial performance. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or engineering and 8+ years of applicable work experience; or an advanced degree in accounting, finance or engineering and 5+ years of applicable work experience.

- Ability to lead projects effectively.

- Excellent communication & presentation skills.

- Ability to simplify complex technical topics for broad audiences.

- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.

- Ability to make decisions quickly & confidently

Qualifications We Prefer:

- Aerospace industry (or P&W specific) engineering and finance experience.

- Knowledge of US Government regulations (FAR, DFAR, CAS).

- Experience with SAP.

Learn More & Apply Now:

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:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

* This position is listed as an onsite opportunity but is currently a hybrid based schedule. This will be discussed further during the interview process.

*This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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