Principal Material Estimator

RTX•McKinney, TX

8d•$86,800 - $165,200•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's 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.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related/applicable field and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office products (ex. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong organization and analytical skills
The ability to work well in teams, with peers and management
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to consistently meeting deadlines in a schedule driven environment
Knowledge and experience with proposal development, price buildup, and estimating and pricing processes.
Knowledge of and/or experience with federal proposal regulations including but not limited to: FAR, DFAR, TINA

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the development, analysis and completion of material proposals
Work with other functions from across the company to understand and evaluate the material and other direct costs associated with proposed contracts and the associated program
Utilize company estimating and pricing programs and tools
Lead the development of Material Basis of Estimates to include tracking progress, validating and analyzing supplier quotes and Purchase Order History, ensuring consistency across the program, and confirming the estimating approach is sound
Ensure proposals comply with all FAR and internal requirements
Assess, develop and implement solutions leading to a thorough material package
Perform detailed and complex analysis of inputs to ensure soundness in our material estimates