Proposal Management & Estimating Lead (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

5d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Military Engines Business Acquisition Center of Excellence (BACE) is establishing a new, strategic role that uniquely integrates proposal estimating expertise with proposal management leadership. As the first role of its kind, the Proposal Management and Estimating Lead will serve as a critical focal point for classified proposal efforts, leading both the development of robust cost estimates and the end‑to‑end proposal strategy, planning, and delivery process. This P5 leader will independently drive proposal execution across complex, high‑visibility Military Engines programs, collaborating closely with the Business Acquisition Team (BAT), Program Management Office (PMO), Pricing, Contracts, and subject matter experts (SMEs) throughout the organization. This role is onsite due to the classified nature of the work. THIS ROLE REQUIRES AND ACTIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE PRIOR TO START DATE.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience (project/program/proposal management, cost estimating, logistics, or related) OR an advanced degree and 7+ of years of relevant experience
Must possess active Government Security Clearance prior to start date. U.S. Citizenship required as only Citizens are able to hold and maintain a Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading complex proposals for military or government customers.
Strong cost estimating background within aerospace/defense or a matrixed organization.
Knowledge of propulsion systems, government acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS.
Proficiency with SAP, ProPricer, and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and operate independently.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, classified environment.

Responsibilities

Independently coordinate, lead, and develop comprehensive, compliant Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for all classified proposals.
Manage proposal strategy, planning, schedules, and internal reviews.
Validate, analyze, and challenge SME inputs and actuals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and defensible compliant estimating methodologies.
Coordinate cross‑functional teams including the Business Acquisition Team (BAT), PMO, Pricing, Contracts, and SMEs.
Lead responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and fact‑finding; prepare negotiation support materials.
Manage sweep Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and associated activities through contract award.
Ensure proposal documentation meets audit, compliance, and customer requirements.
Identify and implement improvements to the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) within the classified space.
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior proposal or estimating personnel as well as SME population in estimation quality and compliance as needed.