Principal Specialist, Proposal Manager (Remote)

RTX; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a part of RTX, is seeking a remote Proposal Specialist in the United States. You will lead the proposal lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure compliant, high-quality bids that meet customer needs.

The role requires strong organizational skills, experience in proposal development, and the ability to manage tight deadlines. Remote work is offered with occasional travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal lifecycle, including kickoff meetings, strategy sessions, reviews, and approval discussions.
• Manage proposal schedules, milestones, and resources, ensuring adherence to deadlines and high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product Management.
• Ensure alignment with Global Trade and Legal compliance requirements throughout the Proposal Process.
• Edit and format proposal documents, ensuring clarity, cohesion, and professional presentation.
• 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.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance proposal development efficiency.

Skills

Proposal development

Project management

Microsoft Office

Editing and formatting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

APMP Certification

Salesforce

AI content tools

Proposal management software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-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 certain necessary systems.

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 Specialist, 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 winning and captivating proposals. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Attention to detail, process adherence, and adaptability are critical to success in this position.

What You Will Do

• Lead the proposal lifecycle, including as needed kickoff meetings, strategy sessions, reviews, and approval discussions
• Manage proposal schedules, milestones, and resources, ensuring adherence to deadlines and high-quality standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product Management
• Ensure alignment with Global Trade and Legal compliance requirements throughout the Proposal Process
• Edit and format proposal documents, ensuring clarity, cohesion, and professional presentation
• 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
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance proposal development efficiency

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
• 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)
• 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
• Project management experience leading a project from start to finish
• Background in the aviation industry

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 illness insurance, 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