Proposal Management & Estimating Lead (Onsite)

• 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.

• 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.

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. 

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.
 

The Military Engines Business Acquisition Center of Excellence (BACE) is establishing a new, strategic role that uniquely integrates proposal estimatingexpertise 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.

• →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.

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

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