Principal Specialist, Proposal Manager (Remote)

Collins Aerospace; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Parental Leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead the development of compliant, persuasive proposals. You will guide cross-functional teams to articulate capture strategies, win themes, and value propositions while managing deadlines.

This remote role requires strong organizational skills, experience with Microsoft Office, and a track record in proposal management. You will coordinate content reviews and support post-submission activities to win opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree with 5+ years experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience managing proposal development processes from planning to post-submission.
• 3+ years in proposal management or similar role.
• Advanced Word and Excel for document formatting and publishing.
• Experience editing and formatting complex proposals for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal lifecycle, including kickoff meetings, RFP reviews, outline development, requirements allocation, and author assignments.
• Manage proposal schedules, milestones, and resources, ensuring adherence to deadlines and high-quality standards.
• Coordinate and oversee content reviews to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with win strategies.
• Edit and format proposal documents, ensuring clarity, cohesion, and professional presentation.
• Facilitate key milestone reviews, including Pink, Red, and Gold Team assessments.
• Collaborate with Capture Team Leaders (CTLs) and subject matter experts to refine proposal themes and strategies.
• Support post-submission activities, such as clarification questions, oral presentation preparation, and after-action reviews.
• Ensure continuity across proposal deliverables, incorporating win strategies and addressing customer requirements effectively.
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Office and proposal management software to produce high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Proposal management

RFP management

Editing & formatting

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-08

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MD-REMOTE

Position Role Type

Remote

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As a Proposal Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the success of business pursuits by leading the development of compliant, persuasive, and high-quality proposals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver proposals that articulate the capture strategy, win themes, and value propositions. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

What You Will Do

• Lead the proposal lifecycle, including kickoff meetings, RFP reviews, outline development, requirements allocation, and author assignments
• Manage proposal schedules, milestones, and resources, ensuring adherence to deadlines and high-quality standards
• Coordinate and oversee content reviews to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with win strategies
• Edit and format proposal documents, ensuring clarity, cohesion, and professional presentation
• Facilitate key milestone reviews, including Pink, Red, and Gold Team assessments
• Collaborate with Capture Team Leaders (CTLs) and subject matter experts to refine proposal themes and strategies
• Support post-submission activities, such as clarification questions, oral presentation preparation, and after-action reviews
• Ensure continuity across proposal deliverables, incorporating win strategies and addressing customer requirements effectively
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Office and proposal management software to produce high-quality deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience in managing proposal development processes, including planning, execution, and post-submission phases
• 3+ years of experience in proposal management or a similar capacity
• Experience with Microsoft Office required, including advanced skills in Word and Excel for document formatting and publishing
• Experience in editing and formatting complex proposal documents to ensure compliance and professional presentation

Qualifications We Prefer

• Certification in Association for Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) or formal Shipley & Associates training
• Experience in technical and persuasive writing, editing, and publishing within complex business environments
• Familiarity with Salesforce for opportunity tracking and sales collaboration
• Experience using AI tools for content development, including prompt creation and refinement
• Background in the aviation industry
• Proficiency in proposal management tools such as Qvidian and VisibleThread

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Remote

Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

• Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.