Lead Material Estimator - Aerospace & Defense (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

holidays

Job summary

RTX in Texas, McKinney, is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to develop and analyze material proposals for contracts. You will work with cross‑functional teams to evaluate costs and utilize estimating tools while ensuring compliance with FAR and internal requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field with several years of experience; U.S. citizenship is required due to government access controls. Hybrid work arrangement in the US is provided.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field with 5+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• U.S. citizenship is required to access the financial management system.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and TINA in federal proposals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the development, analysis and completion of material proposals.
• Work with other functions to understand and evaluate costs for proposed contracts and programs.
• Utilize estimating and pricing programs and tools.
• Lead development of Material Basis of Estimates and validate supplier quotes.
• Ensure proposals comply with FAR and internal requirements.
• Assess and implement solutions for thorough material packages.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Advanced degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

RTX in Texas, McKinney, is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to develop and analyze material proposals for contracts. You will work with cross‑functional teams to evaluate costs and utilize estimating tools while ensuring compliance with FAR and internal requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field with several years of experience; U.S. citizenship is required due to government access controls. Hybrid work arrangement in the US is provided.