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Sustainment Business Acquisition Manager (BAM)
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The Sustainment Business Acquisition Manager (BAM) is responsible for providing strategic guidance and Business Acquisition Team (BAT) leadership for F135 sustainment proposals. The BAM performs acquisition integration in all phases of business pursuit from the new opportunity identification through contract award. You will be the direct link for the F135 Sustainment program office to the program execution (including subcontractors), sustainment operations, engineering, finance, contracts, legal, and Business Acquisition Center of Excellence (BACE). This position provides an opportunity to understand every aspect of the F135 Sustainment Program and to work with cross-functional teams that support the program.
What You Will Do:
Business Acquisition: Lead BATs engaged in business pursuits in all phases of business acquisitions.
Integration Planning: Develop integration plans and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration into the sustainment proposals.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges that may impact the proposal's success. Develop contingency plans and alternatives approaches as needed.
Analysis: Perform business and historical analysis to validate assumptions, identify best practices and lessons learned, and formulate strategic direction.
Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements throughout the business acquisition gated process to achieve timely contract awards.
Communication: Brief Senior Leadership and secure commitment through the gated process
Proven leadership ability, strategic thinking, sharing a vision, and ability to gain consensus among groups of individuals and organizations are skills necessary to be successful in this role. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and will strive to build strong relationships with internal and USG customers.
What You Will Learn:
P&W and RTX Business Acumen
Military Engines and F135 organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables
Qualifications You Must Have:
BS/BA in Engineering, Business or related field is required.
A minimum of 10+ years' experience in logistics support, subcontractor/supplier management, procurement, proposal development, or program/project management, as well as prior experience balancing cost, and schedule constraints to meet program deadlines and expectations is required.
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:
Master's degree in engineering, business, or related field
Knowledge of military customers, propulsion system sustainment, and government proposals
Management of major subcontracts
You're adept at managing cross-functional teams and leading cross-functional meetings.
Strong communication and relationship skills, ability to self-start, analyze complex situations and proposals, excellent business judgment and customer focus.
Worksite address
east hartford, CT, 06118, US
Who can apply
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