Principal Material Estimator

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

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG Position Role Type: Hybrid 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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

What You Will Do

• Be responsible for the development, analysis and completion of material proposals.
• Work with other functions from across the company to understand and evaluate the material and other direct costs associated with proposed contracts and the associated program.
• Utilize company estimating and pricing programs and tools.
• Lead the development of Material Basis of Estimates to include tracking progress, validating and analyzing supplier quotes and Purchase Order History, ensuring consistency across the program, and confirming the estimating approach is sound.
• Ensure proposals comply with all FAR and internal requirements.
• Assess, develop and implement solutions leading to a thorough material package.
• Perform detailed and complex analysis of inputs to ensure soundness in our material estimates.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related/applicable field and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (ex. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong organization and analytical skills
• The ability to work well in teams, with peers and management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meeting deadlines in a schedule driven environment
• Knowledge and experience with proposal development, price buildup, and estimating and pricing processes.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with federal proposal regulations including but not limited to: FAR, DFAR, TINA

What We Offer

• 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

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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.

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. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.