Date Posted:
2026-05-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
The Operations Strategy Specialist supports operational excellence and long-term business performance by driving strategic analysis, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional operational planning. This role partners Operations Leadership, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program teams to evaluate business performance, identify optimization opportunities, and support execution of enterprise strategic initiatives.
This is a hybrid position based at our Windsor Locks, CT facility with three days expected onsite each week.
What You Will Do
- Execute special projects as assigned by Operations Leadership to improve throughput, quality, or cost performance.
- Assist in developing multi-year operations roadmaps in partnership with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program teams.
- Conduct operational and financial analyses to support strategic decision-making, including capacity modeling, productivity assessments and cost optimization.
- Support strategic initiatives such as process standardization, factory flow improvements, and performance management enhancements.
- Track and report key operational metrics; identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to business cases for capital investments, technology adoption, and process changes.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops or data-gathering sessions to evaluate operational challenges and define actionable solutions.
- Support enterprise-level strategic planning cycles, including data consolidation, presentation development, and scenario analysis.
What You Will Learn
- Build stronger operational problem-solving skills
- Gain exposure to executive level strategy development and deployment
- Opportunity to lead large scale transformational initiatives
- Opportunity to gain visibility P&C Senior leadership team decisions
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- Prior experience with excel and data visualization tools
- Prior experience synthesizing data into clear insights and recommendations
- Experience collaborating across functional teams.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience with Lean principles, continuous improvement, or operational excellence frameworks.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and support initiatives with moderate supervision.
- Prior experience in aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or a related regulated environment.
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!026-05-22
Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers97 toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form 97 with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that97s redefining aerospace, every day!
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 candidate97s 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 company97s 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.
