Operations Strategy Specialist (hybrid)

Operations Strategy Specialist

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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

• 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 illness?insurance, 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!

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 customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.