Principal Specialist Estimating & Pricing

RTX•McKinney, TX

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Hybrid

About The Position

RI&S Integrated Estimating and Pricing is seeking a Principal Specialist to support proposal activity for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems (ISRS) programs in McKinney, Texas. The role partners with program leadership, Program and Capture Managers, Finance, Technical Leads, and functional support teams, providing an opportunity to contribute across proposal development and negotiations. The position plans and schedules proposal efforts, supports pricing activities and cost-volume development, and coordinates the collection and analysis of cost, schedule, and technical information. It helps ensure proposal submissions meet Request for Proposal specifications and comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations. The specialist also supports management reviews, fact-finding, pricing reviews, DCAA audits, and contract negotiations, while advising teammates and coordinating collaboration across relevant functions. This is a hybrid U.S.-based role. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The posted salary range is $86,800 to $165,200. Eligible applicants may receive benefits and may be eligible for annual incentive compensation, subject to role and business-unit terms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Experience with proposal development and/or cost-volume management.
Experience with industry estimating and pricing policies, practices, and/or procedures.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under the program or contract.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with senior management and customer organizations.
Experience with CAS and disclosure requirements, including TINA.
Excellent analytical skills and familiarity with common industry pricing tools and technology such as ProPricer, ACES, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong financial acumen gained through academic achievement or employment.
Analytical reasoning and ability to research issues through to resolution.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements and demanding schedules.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Ability to support the DCAA/DCMA audit process.
Experience with and understanding of government procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
Ability to develop solutions to problems of significant scope and complexity.
Ability to learn processes quickly and apply knowledge to unique situations.
Flexibility to handle a wide range of work assignments.
Self-motivation and ability to work through problems with minimal supervision.
Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills.
Organization, time management, and workload prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule proposal efforts.
Participate in proposal pricing activities and cost-volume development, supporting all phases of the proposal process from development through negotiations.
Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in proposals in accordance with RFP specifications and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Coordinate collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments.
Analyze bills of materials (BOMs) and basis of estimates (BOEs) for reasonableness, adequate rationale, and proper supporting data.
Research and analyze historical data to support proposal efforts.
Review cost inputs for reasonableness.
Prepare and present internal management reviews up to the Director level according to 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 or serve as an advisor to subordinate teammates, and monitor daily operations to meet proposal-preparation objectives.
Ensure Engineering, Subcontracts, program management, and other estimating and pricing colleagues collaborate on accurate, current, and complete proposal submissions.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program terms