PWOKC Chief of Staff (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW147: PW OKC Campus 8120 S. Air Depot Blvd , Oklahoma City, OK, 73135 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/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?

The Chief of Staff role is business operations-focused, emphasizing strategic planning, communications, risk management, external stakeholder engagement and general management.

This role will serve as the strategic and operational partner to the PWOKC Vice President within Military Engines Sustainment Operations, executing site leadership operating model, drive strategic initiatives, manage enterprise and external engagement efforts, oversee operational budget areas, and coordinate audit readiness and performance measurement activities to ensure PWOKC’s sustained business success.

What You Will Do:

1. Strategic Operations Management

• Execute the site’s leadership operating model cadence, including leadership meetings, goal alignment sessions, business unit reviews, and strategic planning processes.
• Own and maintain the PWOKC Control Tower dashboard, capturing and reporting on key operational metrics across the site to drive data-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Prepare the VP for business and site reviews, manage action plans, and drive closure on high-impact items.
• Lead the planning and strategic coordination of executive and VIP visits to PWOKC, ensuring alignment of site messaging and strategic objectives throughout meetings and tours.

2. Budget Oversight and Resource Alignment

• Manage operational budgets related to site engagement, sponsorships, employee experience initiatives, and community partnerships.
• Align financial resources with strategic priorities to advance site performance and employee engagement.

3. External Advocacy and Strategic Relationships

• Act as the primary site liaison for Government Relations, Public Affairs, and Civic Partnerships.
• Represent PWOKC in advocacy efforts such as:
• OKC Chamber / ODIA DC Fly-Ins
• Program advocacy days (F135 supplier conference, etc.)
• Local and national aerospace and economic development initiatives
• International industry events (e.g., Paris Air Show, Farnborough, RIAT)
• Cultivate external partnerships to position PWOKC as a leader in aerospace sustainment.

4. Strategic Communications and Culture

• Develop and implement site-wide strategic communication plans, in partnership with Corporate Comms and Military Engines Comms teams.
• Serve as the site lead for executive communications support for the PWOKC VP, including site-wide messaging, external speaking engagements, LinkedIn executive presence, and quarterly all-hands preparations.
• Lead executive storytelling initiatives that highlight PWOKC’s operational achievements, innovation, and community impact to the RTX enterprise as well as externally when appropriate.
• Drive employee engagement and inclusion activities in alignment with RTX values and enterprise cultural initiatives.

5. Risk Management, Audit Coordination, and Business Continuity

• Develop, maintain, and update site risk registers and business continuity plans with functional owners (Facilities, EH&S, Global Trade, etc.).
• Lead site audit readiness efforts:
• Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audits (EH&S, Gl