Senior Proposal Manager, Program Management (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation 3 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly experienced Senior Proposal Manager to support the Strategic Communications portfolio. The role involves coordinating with Estimating, PMO, Engineering, Contracts, and Supply Chain to manage proposals across multiple programs.

The position is hybrid, based in Marlborough, MA with up to 10% travel. Candidates should have TS clearance or the ability to obtain it and strong leadership in matrixed environments.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or equivalent system/program.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret (TS) clearance is required prior to start date.
• Experience managing and communicating across highly matrixed organization including finance, contracts, engineering, supply chain, and numerous other functions.
• Experience establishing proposal response timelines, tracking, and providing status updates throughout the proposal response.

Responsibilities

• Execute timely development, analysis and completion of proposals through collaboration with functions across the business area.
• Ensure proposals meet quality, schedule, and affordability targets for the benefit Raytheon and our customers.
• Develop and champion innovative methodologies to drive faster and more efficient contract awards.
• Direct and oversee coordination of proposal evaluation notices, fact-finding questions and/or final proposal revisions with senior leadership.
• Assist teams with proposal kickoffs.
• Provide outline for Proposal Response and formatting guidance to the Proposal Team.
• Provide guidance and strategy for Submit Gate’s, mentoring proposal team members on delegation and decision making.
• Coordinate staffing on proposals to ensure timely delivery and manage pre-RFPs.
• Leverage networks to shape requirements.
• Emphasize export/import regulations and FCPA compliance.

Education

University degree or advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-08-25

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:
Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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

At RTX, the world 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.

Raytheon Company, managed by Collins Aerospace is a leader in protected communication solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospacehas the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market. This position will be hired as a Raytheon employee working as part of the Raytheon organization supporting Collins Mission Systems.

The Strategic Communications (SC) business area has an immediate need for a highly-experienced Senior Proposal Manager. SC is seeking a highly motivated Proposal Manager to assist the Capture Manager and Program Managers in overseeing the overall proposal management activities for the Strategic Communications business portfolio. This position will report directly to Strategic Planning and Processes (SPP) Associate Director, as part of the Raytheon, Strategic Communications SSBU within the Collins, Resilient Communications SBU of the Mission Systems Business Unit (BU).

This role necessitates close coordination with key stakeholders including Estimating and Pricing (E&P), the Strategic Communications Management Office (PMO), Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, and other key functional organizations.

This is a Hybrid position requiring approximately 4 days per week in our Malborough, MA office.

What You Will Do

• Execute timely development, analysis and completion of proposals through collaboration with functions across the business area.
• Ensure proposals meet quality, schedule, and affordability targets for the benefit Raytheon and our customers
• Develop and champion innovative methodologies to drive faster and more efficient contract awards
• Direct and oversee coordination of proposal evaluation notices, fact-finding questions and/or final proposal revisions with senior leadership
• Assist teams with proposal kickoffs
• Be able to provide an outline for the Proposal Response and provide formatting guidance to the Proposal Team
• Provide guidance and strategy for Submit Gate’s, mentoring proposal team members on role delegation, responsibilities, and decision‑making at the lowest responsible level
• Coordinate staffing on proposals, working with designated proposal leads and priorities to ensure timely delivery and “mange pre‑RFPs” to meet needs as appropriate
• Leverage networks and opportunities with internal and external stakeholders to shape requirements
• Emphasize compliance with export/import regulations, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and equivalent export control and business ethics regulations of foreign customers and partners
• Ability to multi‑task and assist on more than one proposal at a time and assist Capture Manager in guiding proposal team personnel.
• Ability to travel as needed, but no more than 10%.
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Physical Requirements: Be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Language Requirements: English
• Shift Information: Day shift only.

What You Will Learn

• Raytheon and Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Prior experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or equivalent system/program
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret (TS) clearance is required prior to start date.
• Experience managing and communicating across highly matrixed organization to include finance, contracts, engineering, supply chain, and numerous other functions.
• Experience establishing Proposal response timelines, tracking, and providing status updates throughout the proposal response.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience managing and communicating across complex internal and external relationships including collaborating with a prime contractor, the U.S. Government.
• Prior experience working in functions such as Supply Chain, Estimating, Capture Management, Finance or Project Management
• Experience in proposal and/or contracts management preferably with multi‑year and/or multiple years efforts
• Experience managing cost, schedule and performance, including earned value management (EVM) or similar in a deadline driven environment
• DAU certification
• PMP certification
• Understanding of DoD acquisition process, DAU Program Management experience a plus.
• Understanding of TINA compliance
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel

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!

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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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