Principal Specialist, Estimating & Pricing

Company Overview

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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RI&S Integrated Estimating and Pricing is seeking a strong candidate for an Estimating & Pricing Principal Specialist position. The qualified candidate will partner and support proposal activity for the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems (ISRS) programs in McKinney, TX. This position provides a tremendous growth opportunity for an ambitious individual to partner with the program leadership team, as well as Program / Capture Managers, Finance, Technical Leads, and functional support.

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG

Hybrid

Hybrid:
Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

This role is a U.S.

-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

• Plan and schedule proposal efforts.
• Participate in proposal pricing activities & Cost Volume Development by providing support for all phases of the proposal process - proposal development through negotiations.
• Compile cost, schedule and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications and compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling and performance elements from functional departments
• Analyzes BOMs and BOEs ensuring reasonableness, adequate rationale and proper backup data
• Research and analyse historical data to support proposal efforts
• Review cost input for reasonableness.
• Prepare and present internal management reviews up to the Director level in accordance with the proposal schedule
• Coordinate activities and participate in fact‑finding meetings
• Participate in should‑cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
• Support DCAA proposal audits
• Participate as a member of the contract negotiating team
• Provide direction/functions as an advisor to subordinate teammates to meet all objectives required for proposal preparation and monitors daily operations
• Ensure all applicable parties (e.g., Engineering, Subcontracts, program management and other E&P colleagues) collaborate toward accurate, current and complete proposal submissions

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience
• Experience with Proposal Development and/or Cost Volume Management
• Experience with industry estimating and pricing, policy, practices and/or procedures
• Experience with MS Office

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with senior levels of management and customer organizations
• Experience with CAS & Disclosure Requirements including TINA
• Must possess excellent analytical skills and have a solid understanding of how to use common industry pricing tools and…