Principal Analyst, Estimating and Pricing

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Raytheon Estimating and Pricing (E&P) organization has an exciting opportunity to join a talented team supporting proposal and capture efforts for the Air and Space Defense Systems (ASDS) business unit. This position will be for a direct charging employee supporting programs located onsite in Tucson, AZ. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the preparation of various types of proposals for development, production and competitive contracts including modifications to existing contracts. In addition, the estimating organization supports gate reviews, government audits and negotiations with the customer.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong investigative abilities and organization skills
Demonstrated ability to consistently meeting deadlines in a schedule driven environment
Planning and scheduling skills leading to completion of efforts in accordance to customer and company requirements
Work well in teams, with peers and management
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to follow and apply internal and external regulations to the development of company proposals
Working knowledge of ProPricer, the Raytheon pricing tool
Knowledge of federal proposal regulations including but not limited to: FAR, DFAR, TINA

Responsibilities

Lead development and understanding of significant proposals
Collaborate with other functions to develop the estimates for all cost elements associated with proposed contracts
Utilize estimating and pricing programs and tools
Develop detailed Request for Estimates to kick off proposals
Provide estimating support for the development of Basis of Estimates to include validating and analyzing actuals, ensuring consistency within task descriptions, and confirming estimating approach is sound
Perform detailed and complex analysis of inputs
Prepare and present complex Gate 4 charts for program/company leadership review
Ensure compliance with FAR and internal requirements
Interface with all levels of management to assess and formulate potential solutions leading to a thorough proposal submittal
Train and support less experienced Estimators (basic FAR requirements, proposal process, etc.)
Ability and willingness to gain special access clearance to work activities as appropriate.