Pratt & Whitney · 2 days ago
IR&D Administration Manager
East Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expPratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight and is seeking an Independent Research & Development (IR&D) Administration Manager for their Military Engines Finance Organization. The role involves coordinating with various teams to manage discretionary Engineering and Development spending while ensuring compliance with financial and technical standards.
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Aerospace industry (or P&W specific) engineering and finance experience
Knowledge of US Government regulations (FAR, DFAR, CAS)
Experience with SAP
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Scobbo
Executive Director & CFO, Commercial Engines GTF Programs
Christian Robertson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Military Engines
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