Principal Specialist, Estimating & Pricing

RTX•McKinney, TX

2d•$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. RI&S Integrated Estimating and Pricing is seeking a strong candidate for an Estimating & Pricing Principal Specialist position. The qualified candidate will partner and support proposal activity for the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems (ISRS) programs in McKinney, TX. This position provides a tremendous growth opportunity for an ambitious individual to partner with the program leadership team, as well as Program / Capture Managers, Finance, Technical Leads, and functional support.

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 Proposal Development and/or Cost Volume Management
Experience with industry estimating and pricing, policy, practices and/or procedures
Experience with MS Office

Nice To Haves

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with senior levels of management and customer organizations
Experience with CAS & Disclosure Requirements including TINA
Must possess excellent analytical skills and have a solid understanding of how to use common industry pricing tools and technology such as but not limited to ProPricer, ACES, MS Office (specifically Excel), etc.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong financial acumen gained through academic achievement or employment.
Analytical reasoning with the ability to research issues to resolution.
Excellent communications skills.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements and demanding schedules.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to support the DCAA/DCMA audit process
Experience with and understanding of Government Procurement Regulations (FAR, DFARS etc.)
Develop solutions to a variety of problems of significant scope and complexity
Must be able to learn processes quickly and apply knowledge to unique situations
Must be flexible and deal with a wide range of work assignments
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Self-motivated and able to work through problems with minimal supervision
Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills
Organized, ability to manage time and prioritize workload

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule proposal efforts.
Participate in proposal pricing activities & Cost Volume Development by providing support for all phases of the proposal process - proposal development through negotiations.
Compile cost, schedule and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications and compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling and performance elements from functional departments
Analyzes BOMs and BOEs ensuring reasonableness, adequate rationale and proper backup data
Research and analyze historical data to support proposal efforts
Review cost input for reasonableness.
Prepare and present internal management reviews up to the Director level in accordance with the proposal schedule
Coordinate activities and participate in fact-finding meetings
Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
Support DCAA proposal audits
Participate as a member of the contract negotiating team
Provide direction/functions as an advisor to subordinate teammates to meet all objectives required for proposal preparation and monitors daily operations
Ensure all applicable parties (e.g., Engineering, Subcontracts, program management and other E&P colleagues) collaborate toward accurate, current and complete proposal submissions