Senior Manager, Quality Proposals (Remote)

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Quality Proposals to lead the proposal team in delivering compliant and high-quality bids. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse teams, develop effective pricing strategies, and ensure adherence to quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in proposal development and cost estimation. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence in the aerospace and defense sector, where your contributions will help shape the future of mission assurance.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Quality Experience in aerospace or defense.
• 6+ years of experience with proposals and bids.

Responsibilities

• Engage with teams to ensure effective QMA Bid and Proposal strategies.
• Develop accurate and compliant Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Drive compliance with the Quality Management System.

Skills

Proposal Development

Cost Estimation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Senior Manager, Quality Proposals (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.

Date Posted:

2025-05-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

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:

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Quality and Mission Assurance (QMA) organization assures that compliant products are delivered to the customer with NoDoubtTM performance and will work reliably throughout the product life cycle.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Quality Proposals to serve within the Quality and Mission Assurance (QMA) Bid, Proposal and Capture team. As a member of the QMA proposal team you will assist the QMA Capture Manager, the various Program Quality Leads (PQLs), business and program cost estimators and the business with all QMA bids and proposals. This is a key QMA role and a fast track to learn about all the business opportunities in the pipeline and improve business acumen. Members of the QMA proposal team collaborate with functional organizations and proposal teams to ensure compelling, affordable, compliant and defendable bids. You will work at various levels of the organization and across the enterprise to generate solid bids using proposal experience, effective analytical capabilities, and communications skills. You will be involved in the whole proposal and bidding life cycle to generate the highest quality and compliant QMA bids. You will provide QMA Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and process compliance to meet tactical and strategic objectives for various types of routine as well as key and complex proposals. You will support the generation and use of enablers, including historical program actuals databases, compliance metrics, BOE approver authorizations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Finally, you will assist internal programs and customer requests for information and contract negotiations. The most successful candidates will be high-energy critical thinker, drive innovative solutions, thrive within a fast-paced environment and treat short deadlines as a personal challenge that you are excited to meet and overcome.

You must be able to effectively communicate remotely with teams across the enterprise and be committed to meeting proposal milestones. This role requires you to become familiar with our proposal and bidding processes and tools, become a certified BOE Developer, and integrate industry best practices through experience and research. Quality and Mission Assurance thrives within a results-based culture with a strong focus on continuous process improvement.

This position is currently designated as fully remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories).

What You Will Do :

• Engage with program and functional QMA partners, Estimating and Pricing personnel, and program capture teams to ensure effective QMA Bid and Proposal strategies
• Develop accurate, compliant and effective pricing to aid bids, proposals and contract negotiations
• Develop accurate, compliant and effective Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective actions related to the QMA proposal process, including sharing of lessons learned
• Design, generate and improve enablers, including historical program actuals databases, compliance and effectiveness metrics, BOE approver authorizations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive compliance with the Quality Management System while driving continuous improvement
• High-energy, time-flexible, team-oriented player, who can occasionally work nights and/or weekends.

Qualification You Must Have :

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Education and ten (10) years of Quality Experience.
• 6+ years’ working experience with proposals.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer :

• RTX CORE Apprentice or higher Certification
• Working experience as a Cost Estimator.
• Earned Value Certification.
• Demonstrated experience within one or more Quality / Mission Assurance functions.
• Experience serving as a Program Quality Lead (PQL).
• Experience in risk mitigation and opportunity management.
• Experience managing budgets and schedules.
• Existing/Current Basis of Estimate (BOE) Developer and/or Approver Certification.
• Experience developing bid and proposal strategies.
• Demonstrated application and knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and/or Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience and knowledge of Raytheon policies and procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of product life cycle from design through sustainment.
• Experience collaborating and using verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills; the ability to effectively persuade and influence through positive communications with stakeholders, team members, suppliers, and/or management.

What We Offer :

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Remote

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

This position is currently designated as fully remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories).

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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.

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About the company

Raytheon Technologies is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.