Naval Air Missiles OSC Proposal Lead

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking an experienced OSC professional to lead proposals for Naval Air Missile (NAM) programs. You will coordinate across Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to develop competitive bids and negotiate terms.

The role requires substantial proposal management expertise, FAR knowledge, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, travel as needed, and ensure alignment with program financial objectives. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in production/manufacturing or related field
• 10+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years experience
• Experience with proposals, BOEs, and/or negotiations

Responsibilities

• Act as OSC point of contact for proposal development and approval
• Serve as liaison between OSC, PM, and end customer for bids with minimal oversight
• Lead and drive results within OSC and estimating
• Lead strategy for upcoming RFPs and ROMs
• Support capture efforts including proposal development and financial planning
• Coordinate preparation of proposals and work statement specifications from inception to delivery
• Perform cost/price analyses and establish negotiation objectives/strategies
• Work with Contracts and Legal to draft subcontracts T&C

Skills

Proposal management

Supply chain

Operations leadership

Negotiations

Bidding/fair pricing

Education

University Degree in Production/Manufacturing

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Standard Bidding Tool

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9020 ~ 9020 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9020

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

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.

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.

Raytheon is looking for an experienced OSC professional to lead proposals for Naval Air Missile (NAM) programs.

In this role the candidate will leverage Operations, Supply Chain, technical knowledge and process capability experience to support the OSC team’s proposal and negotiation needs. This individual will work closely with Program Operations and Material Program Managers to drive proposal strategy and deployment. The candidate will be accountable to create and execute proposal strategies on time in support of the customer’s needs for the NAM OSC Team.

The candidate should be able to work with minimal direction, exercises some latitude in determining approach to managing multiple proposals of moderate to significant value and complexity at once. The role will require the individual to undertake proactive proposal management and support OSC bidding activities. The individual should be able to interface internally and externally at various levels of the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess the experience necessary to provide Operations and Supply Chain leadership to proposal efforts. Travel domestically and move between buildings and local facilities.

What You Will Do:

• Act as the OSC point of contact for proposal development and approval, assuring proposed costs or challenges are understood by Operations leadership and factories
• Serve as the liaison between OSC, Program Management and the end customer for bids and proposals with minimal oversight from management
• Lead, collaborate and influence driving results within the OSC and estimating
• Lead and execute to strategic plans for upcoming Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs)
• Support capture team efforts including proposal development, oral presentations, and financial planning
• Leverage innovative approaches to secure maximum business advantage while maintaining integrity and alignment to FAR requirements
• Ensure proposal alignment with the financial objectives of NAM programs (proposal priorities, booking priorities, pricing strategies, etc)
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals and work statement specifications for all phases of programs from inception through delivery and post-delivery support
• Provide proposal artifacts like ground rules and assumptions and risks and opportunities
• Analyze supplier quotes/proposals, utilizes source selection techniques (best value, total cost of ownership, etc.), performs cost/price analyses, establishes negotiation objectives/strategies and supports negotiations
• Work with Contracts and Legal to create Prime Contract Flowthrough Briefing documentation to be incorporated into subcontractor’s subcontracts Terms and Conditions.
• Perform after action reviews to validate proposal strategy and methodology is sound
• Travel Domestically/Internationally, as required

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree preferably in Production, or Manufacturing or related field and minimum 10 years or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience with proposals, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and/or negotiations
• Experience working on a range of different contracting types, such as; Development, Production, Time & Material, Cost-Plus, and/or Fixed & Firm Price.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition and/or other Government Procurement regulations as they pertain to Bid/Cost proposals
• Experience of the proposal development process
• Experience of risk and opportunity impact and management
• Experience using the Standard Bidding Tool
• Experience working with suppliers and Cost and Pricing Data, CAPA analysis, Sole Source Justifications, Commercial Item Determination

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.