Proposals/Cost Account Lead

RTX • Washington, DC

3d • Remote

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. Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems supporting a myriad of defense, surveillance, space, and weather tracking applications. We have an immediate opportunity for a Proposals/Cost Account Lead. This role will be 50% Cost Account Lead and 50% lead for proposals in Focal Plane Operations (FPO), the semiconductor fab side of RVS. The Proposals/Cost Account Lead is the primary interface between Operations and the program finance administrator. This position is responsible for the total program financials from bid/proposal through shipment. The Lead will make strategic decisions for the direction of the program related to manufacturing plans and program, including representing the factory in make/buy decisions and Cost Reduction Initiatives. The Lead must have a thorough understanding of the production organization, including complexity of builds and support levels and resultant cost to programs. Significant interface is required with cross-functional team members, Finance analysts, Program Managers, and functional management.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and 3 years of experience.
• Experience working in Bids, Proposals, Cost Account, Finance, and/or Project Management.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership skills, ability to manage complex interpersonal interactions and decision-making problems on “red” programs.
• Computer proficiency with demonstrated ability to learn new software applications.
• Familiarity with basic semiconductor processes
• Familiarity with Supply Chain Management, scheduling, and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems (SAP PRISM)
• Experience in transition to production programs, supporting in an operations management position of leadership.
• IPDS Experience and excellent financial acumen
• Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Bid and Proposal lead to generating well detailed proposals for Focal Plane Operations semiconductor fab division of RVS.
• Use critical thinking to optimize and standardize FPO proposal process, generate Standard Work and training packages, and automate bids and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation as applicable.
• Monitor and control budget; Estimate at Complete (EAC) development, analysis, and presentation, and understanding and use of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Support Integrated Product Development System (IPDS) gate activities and administration, including bid and proposal activities and risk and opportunity ownership.
• Data analysis with critical thinking and facilitate results through a cross- functional team.
• Manipulate and process reports and work artifacts with large amounts of data

Benefits

• 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