Proposal and Cost Estimating Lead (HYBRID)

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a seasoned Proposal and Cost Estimating Lead in a hybrid role in Massachusetts to guide engineering cost estimates for DoD programs. You will coordinate with engineering, contracts, and pricing teams and ensure compliance with TINA and DoD processes.

The role requires a SECRET clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a university degree with extensive experience in cost estimating and DoD programs.

Qualifications

• EVMS or equivalent cost/schedule control experience.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and delivering Engineering cost estimates for DoD programs.
• Experience working across matrixed organizations including engineering, finance, contracts, supply chain, and pricing.
• Experience establishing cost estimating timelines, tracking progress, and communicating status during proposals.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
• Typically requires a university degree with 8+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, integration, and delivery of Engineering cost estimates for proposals.
• Prepare compliant cost estimates and basis of estimates.
• Maintain and expand historical cost estimating databases for future bid reference.
• Plan and participate in cost reviews applying cost realism techniques.
• Collaborate with program managers, capture managers, and engineering leads to align estimates with scope, risk, schedule, and affordability.
• Ensure inputs meet DoD acquisition, cost estimating, and compliance requirements.
• Support cross-functional proposal development with Estimating & Pricing, Contracts, and Supply Chain.
• Provide guidance on proposal outlines and input formats for engineering costs.

Skills

EVMS experience

DoD cost estimates

cross-functional collaboration

timeline planning

security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

University Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating tools

EVM software

Job description

Job Overview

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, 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. Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly experienced Proposal and Cost Estimating Lead. This position resides within Engineering and is responsible for leading the development of Engineering cost estimates, maintaining cost history databases, and supporting cost realism analysis for Strategic Communications programs. The Proposal and Cost Estimating Lead collaborates closely with Capture Managers, Program Managers, Engineering leadership, Estimating & Pricing (E&P), Contracts, Supply Chain, and other key partner organizations. This role requires deep knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, Engineering cost estimating compliance requirements, and the ability to coordinate multiple proposal and estimating efforts in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development, integration, and delivery of Engineering cost estimates for proposals
• Prepare compliant cost estimates and basis of estimates
• Maintain, organize, and expand the Engineering cost estimating historical database; ensure high-quality data for future bid reference
• Plan and participate in Engineering cost reviews, applying cost realism techniques and ensuring estimates reflect credible, supportable technical execution
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Capture Managers, and Engineering leads to ensure estimates align with technical scope, risk, schedule, and affordability expectations
• Ensure all Engineering cost inputs meet DoD acquisition, cost estimating, TINA, and compliance requirements
• Support cross-functional proposal development, ensuring integration with Estimating & Pricing, Contracts, Supply Chain, and technical teams
• Support proposal evaluation notices (ENs), fact-finding activities, technical clarifications, Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs), and customer negotiations related to Engineering content
• Provide proposal outline guidance and engineering cost input formats for proposal teams
• Establish and maintain Engineering cost estimating timelines; track progress and provide status throughout proposal cycles
• Mentor Engineering contributors on estimating best practices, compliance, documentation standards, and role responsibilities
• Shape engineering-related proposal requirements and tools through internal partnerships and external stakeholder engagement

Qualifications You Must Have

• Prior experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or equivalent cost/schedule control frameworks
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and delivering Engineering cost estimates for DoD programs
• Experience working across highly matrixed organizations including engineering, finance, contracts, supply chain, and pricing
• Experience establishing Engineering estimating timelines, tracking progress, and communicating status throughout proposal development
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

We Prefer

• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, cost estimating compliance, and government evaluation criteria
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycles and integration/test processes
• Experience collaborating with U.S. Government customers and prime contractors
• Prior experience in Engineering, Estimating, Capture Management, Finance, or Project Management
• Experience supporting large proposal efforts
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance including earned value (EVM) or similar tools in deadline-driven environments
• Understanding of TINA requirements, cost/price analysis, and proposal audits
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with estimating tools

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
• Carrot Health to hormonal 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
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

Location

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

Date Posted

2026-09-29

Job Type

Hybrid

Security Clearance

Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Eligibility

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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Company Overview

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.

Company Culture

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Hybrid Role Details

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.

Employee Referral

Employee Referral Eligible #MISENG

Role Note

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