Proposal Manager, BACE (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

13d•Onsite

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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This role leads the development and execution of compliant, compelling, and timely proposals in response to customer solicitations for all Military Engine programs. It involves managing proposal teams, schedules, and resources from pre-RFP to contract award, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, company strategy, company policies, and regulatory standards (FAR/DFARS). The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver winning proposals that support business growth and drives continuous improvement within the Business Acquisition team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or related field and minimum 8+ years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry or 5+ years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry with a Master's degree.
2+ years proposal management or project management experience within U.S. DoD or international military programs experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
DoD Clearance: Secret

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating executive decision-making through data-driven reporting and analytics
Experience supporting executive leadership communications, customer engagement, and strategic business reviews
Mentoring / Leadership Development
Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of compliant, compelling, and timely proposals in response to customer solicitations for all Military Engine programs.
Manage proposal teams, schedules, and resources from pre-RFP to contract award —including kickoff, content development, gate/milestone reviews, submission, fact-finding, negotiations and sweeps.
Ensure alignment with customer requirements, company strategy, company policies and regulatory standards (FAR/DFARS).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including PMO, ME Pricing, Finance, Contracts/Legal, subject matter experts and executive leadership to deliver winning proposals that support business growth.
Lead Military Engine proposal teams from pre-RFP stages through contract award, supporting various programs; manage all aspects of proposal development including plans, schedules, budgeting, and coordination with internal teams and customers.
Ensure clear definition of proposal requirements in collaboration with US Government entities; conduct and oversee fact-finding missions, RFI responses, negotiations, and final sweep processes; train proposal teams in relevant processes and tools.
Review technical volumes for compatibility with Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
Participate in offer evaluations and negotiations.
Drive continuous improvement within the Business Acquisition team as per evolving customer needs; support proposal requirement working group meetings with USG customer as requested.
Ensure proposals delivered to customer are compliant with USG requirements and P&W Policies.
Conduct After Action Review (AAR) following completion of proposal submittal.
Driving change through the Business Acquisition Team.