Principal Specialist Estimating & Pricing

RTX (Raytheon); McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Estimating & Pricing Principal Specialist in McKinney, TX to lead proposal pricing efforts for ISRS programs. You will plan, price, and coordinate cost, schedule, and technical elements in response to RFPs, partnering with program leadership, finance, and engineering.

The role requires a Bachelor’s with 5+ years or an advanced degree with 3+ years; experience with ProPricer, ACES, and MS Excel; and the ability to work with senior management and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience with Proposal Development and/or Cost Volume Management.
• Experience with industry estimating and pricing, policy, practices and/or procedures.
• Experience with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule proposal efforts.
• Participate in proposal pricing activities and Cost Volume Development across all proposal phases.
• Compile cost, schedule and technical elements per RFPs and FAR compliance.
• Coordinate collection of cost, scheduling and performance elements from departments.
• Analyze BOMs and BOEs for reasonableness and backup data.
• Support DCAA proposal audits and participate in contract negotiations.

Skills

Proposal development

Estimating & pricing

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

ProPricer

ACES

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

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.

RI&S Integrated Estimating & Pricing is seeking a strong candidate for an Estimating & Pricing Principal Specialist position. The qualified candidate will partner and support proposal activity for the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems (ISRS) programs in McKinney, TX. This position provides a tremendous growth opportunity for an ambitious individual to partner with the program leadership team, as well as Program / Capture Managers, Finance, Technical Leads, and functional support.

What You Will Do

• Plan and schedule proposal efforts.
• Participate in proposal pricing activities & Cost Volume Development by providing support for all phases of the proposal process - proposal development through negotiations.
• Compile cost, schedule and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications and compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling and performance elements from functional departments
• Analyzes BOMs and BOEs ensuring reasonableness, adequate rationale and proper backup data
• Research and analyze historical data to support proposal efforts
• Review cost input for reasonableness.
• Prepare and present internal management reviews up to the Director level in accordance with the proposal schedule
• Coordinate activities and participate in fact-finding meetings
• Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
• Support DCAA proposal audits
• Participate as a member of the contract negotiating team
• Provide direction/functions as an advisor to subordinate teammates to meet all objectives required for proposal preparation and monitors daily operations
• Ensure all applicable parties (e.g., Engineering, Subcontracts, program management and other E&P colleagues) collaborate toward accurate, current and complete proposal submissions

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 Proposal Development and/or Cost Volume Management
• Experience with industry estimating and pricing, policy, practices and/or procedures
• Experience with MS Office

Qualifications We Prefer

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with senior levels of management and customer organizations
• Experience with CAS & Disclosure Requirements including TINA
• Must possess excellent analytical skills and have a solid understanding of how to use common industry pricing tools and technology such as but not limited to ProPricer, ACES, MS Office (specifically Excel), etc.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong financial acumen gained through academic achievement or employment.
• Analytical reasoning with the ability to research issues to resolution.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and demanding schedules.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to support the DCAA/DCMA audit process
• Experience with and understanding of Government Procurement Regulations (FAR, DFARS etc.)
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of significant scope and complexity
• Must be able to learn processes quickly and apply knowledge to unique situations
• Must be flexible and deal with a wide range of work assignments
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Self-motivated and able to work through problems with minimal supervision
• Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills
• Organized, ability to manage time and prioritize workload

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