Senior Proposal Manager

RTX•Marlborough, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon Company, managed by Collins Aerospace is a leader in protected communication solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market. This position will be hired as a Raytheon employee working as part of the Raytheon organization supporting Collins Mission Systems. The Strategic Communications (SC) business area has an immediate need for a highly-experienced Senior Proposal Manager. SC is seeking a highly motivated Proposal Manager to assist the Capture Manager and Program Managers in overseeing the overall proposal management activities for the Strategic Communications business portfolio. This position will report directly to Strategic Planning and Processes (SPP) Associate Director, as part of the Raytheon, Strategic Communications SSBU within the Collins, Resilient Communications SBU of the Mission Systems Business Unit (BU). This role necessitates close coordination with key stakeholders including Estimating and Pricing (E&P), the Strategic Communications Management Office (PMO), Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, and other key functional organizations.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Prior experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or equivalent system/program
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
Experience managing and communicating across highly matrixed organization to include finance, contracts, engineering, supply chain, and numerous other functions.
Experience establishing Proposal response timelines, tracking, and providing status updates throughout the proposal response.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and communicating across complex internal and external relationships including collaborating with a prime contractor, the U.S. Government.
Prior experience working in functions such as Supply Chain, Estimating, Capture Management, Finance or Project Management
Experience in proposal and/or contracts management preferably with multi-year and/or multiple years efforts
Experience managing cost, schedule and performance, including earned value management (EVM) or similar in a deadline driven environment
DAU certification
PMP certification
Understanding of DoD acquisition process, DAU Program Management experience a plus.
Understanding of TINA compliance
Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Execute timely development, analysis and completion of proposals through collaboration with functions across the business area.
Ensure proposals meet quality, schedule, and affordability targets for the benefit Raytheon and our customers
Develop and champion innovative methodologies to drive faster and more efficient contract awards
Direct and oversee coordination of proposal evaluation notices, fact-finding questions and/or final proposal revisions with senior leadership
Assist teams with proposal kickoffs
Be able to provide an outline for the Proposal Response and provide formatting guidance to the Proposal Team
Provide guidance and strategy for Submit Gate’s, mentoring proposal team members on role delegation, responsibilities, and decision-making at the lowest responsible level
Coordinate staffing on proposals, working with designated proposal leads and priorities to ensure timely delivery and “mange pre-RFPs” to meet needs as appropriate
Leverage networks and opportunities with internal and external stakeholders to shape requirements
Emphasize compliance with export/import regulations, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and equivalent export control and business ethics regulations of foreign customers and partners
Ability to multi-task and assist on more than one proposal at a time and assist Capture Manager in guiding proposal team personnel.
Ability to travel as needed, but no more than 10%.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
May be eligible for relocation.