Principal Specialist, Estimating & Pricing

Date Posted : 2025-09-22

Country :

United States of America

Location :

CO102 : 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

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

Security Clearance : None / Not Required

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to make an impact at the front end of the business. This pricing position within Proposal Excellence is focused on creating winning cost proposals to help achieve Raytheon's business goals. This includes proposal development for new strategic business pursuits, proposals for ongoing programs and includes both competitive and sole source proposals. This is a highly visible position that will require extensive collaboration with cross-functional proposal teams, subcontractors, customers and Senior Management. The selected candidate must be able to work under deadlines and constraints as well as have the ability to multitask across a variety of tasks.

Travel may be required to other company facilities.

What You Will Do

All pricing support functions from pre-RFP activities through proposal negotiations.

Developing proposal pricing strategy, cultivating a cohesive proposal team, driving compliance to FAR / DFARS, RFP, and Estimating System requirements, pricing models, and developing robust cost rationale, tests of reasonableness, audit responses, and negotiation strategy

Plan, lead and perform pricing and cost proposal development in accordance with customer requirements and current government regulations, laws and company policies.

Perform the duties of a cost volume manager including the analysis of customer requirements, proposal strategy development, proposal development and production and coordination and interface with other organizations involved in the proposal process.

Conduct detailed analysis as necessary to support and impact proposal quality, cost realism and reasonableness via basis of estimate review, historical program analysis and analogous program comparisons.

Communicating with various functions and Business unit leadership at all levels.

Lead and conduct pricing support to customer fact find activity and government audits.

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 MS Office software (ex. Word, Power-Point, Excel)

Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), (TINA) and / or other Government Procurement regulations as they pertain to Bid / Cost proposals

Qualifications We Prefer

Be very detail oriented and have demonstrated ability to think strategically

Ability to work both independently and as an integral team member in a highly dynamic work environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven experience briefing Management

Demonstrated ability to lead / support cost volume teams for large sole-source and / or competitive proposals

Proven experience in working with proposal teams in a very dynamic environment

Demonstrated Bid / Cost Proposal development and management skills

Strong skills in Bid / Cost Proposal / Finance to include minimum 3 years of Bid / Cost

Proposal experience working on proposals in excess of $50 Million

Experience in proposing to different contract types (CPFF,CPIF,CPAF, FFP, FPIF, T&M), with an understanding of financial implications on program execution of each contract type.

Knowledge of the Service Contract Act and its applications

Knowledge of international pursuit pricing

Hold an active current security clearance (SSCI)

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.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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