Proposal Manager/Specialist (TEMP)

RTX • Tucson, AZ

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Raytheon Weapons System team is seeking a temporary Proposal Manager who is ready to take on a new challenge with a high degree of responsibility in a growing and evolving business environment. You will be responsible for assisting in the development of the comprehensive proposal strategy for product contracts and assisting in the development, analysis and review of all proposals supporting the program portfolio.

Requirements

• Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to, one of the following: Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management (CDRL support) and/or administrative functions
• Experience in Proposal development or equivalent (e.g., TINA compliance, Offset/Industrial Participation, Government Requests for Information (RFIs), etc.)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in an international environment (FMS and DCS)
• Experience with cross-functional leadership within a geographically dispersed team
• Experience with proposal development, price buildup, and estimating and pricing processes
• Experience with federal proposal regulations including but not limited to: FAR, DFAR, TINA
• Skilled in communications, team building, and conflict resolution and relationship management to create an effective partnering environment that includes credibility, respect, and trust

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, update, and monitor required documentation and analysis in compliance with proposal requirements including corporate and business policies and procedures
• Develop compliant proposals, and actively support customer negotiations across the program portfolio
• Maintain key metrics which will act as critical process indicators for the programs and organization to track designated proposals and associated processes
• Maintain strategic relationships with industrial base, government, and authorities in assigned customer contracts
• Ensure on-time delivery of proposal efforts; this includes providing turn-round metrics to the supported programs, identifying improvement opportunities, and taking the necessary steps to ensure quality, schedule, and cost requirements are achievable in execution
• Support the negotiation and implementation of large, complex contracts that include offset agreements and adjacent business opportunities
• Coordinate with program in meeting all of the above efforts; building and maintaining a respectful and collaborative working relationship between partners
• Expected to support domestic travel as needed
• Ensure proposals comply with all FAR and internal requirements

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees