Date Posted:
2026-06-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
An excellent opportunity exists within the estimating organization for a Principal Proposal Analyst. The estimating organization is responsible for the preparation of various types of proposals for development, production and competitive contracts including modifications to existing contracts. In addition, the estimating organization supports gate reviews, Government audits and negotiations with the customer.
What You Will Do
- Be independently responsible for the development, analysis and completion of the most significant proposals in terms of complexity and company importance.
- Lead/contribute to the development of pricing strategies (this includes understanding customer care abouts, potential future work, affordability initiatives, program financial objectives, risks, and opportunities)
- Work with other functions from across the company to understand and evaluate the labor, material and other direct costs associated with proposed contracts and the associated program
- Utilize company estimating and pricing programs and tools
- Develop detailed Request for Estimates which are used to kick off proposals
- Lead the development of Basis of Estimates to include tracking progress, validating and analyzing actuals, ensuring consistency across the program, and confirming the estimating approach is sound
- Prepare and present submit gate charts for program / company leadership review of proposal information
- Ensure full FAR compliance on all proposals. The position is capable of providing compliance guidance on complex situations
- Assess, develop and implement solutions leading to a thorough proposal submittal
- Interface and coordinate with all levels of management within the program (this includes ensuring alignment on priorities, strategies, expectations, and status)
- Perform detailed and complex analysis of inputs to ensure soundness in our estimates
- Assist in training and supporting other estimators (FAR requirements, proposal process, etc.)
Qualifications You Must Have
- 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 Microsoft Office products
- 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.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Project management and collaboration skills with ability to lead project teams by influencing without direct authority
- Strong organization and analytical skills
- The ability to work well in teams, with peers and management
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Advanced skills and abilities using Microsoft Excel, Power Point and other related tools
- Knowledge and experience with proposal development, price buildup, and estimating and pricing processes
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meeting deadlines in a schedule driven
- Knowledge of and/or experience with federal proposal regulations including but not limited to: FAR, DFAR, TINA
- Demonstrated leadership skills or experience
- Effective planning and scheduling skills that lead to the completion of proposal efforts in accordance to customer and company requirements
- Basic working knowledge of ProPricer, the RTN pricing tool, is desired but not required.
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 15, and the requirements in our Cost Estimating Manual are desired.
What We Offer
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Learn More & Apply Now!
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
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.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
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.
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.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
