Tomahawk Proposal Manager

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Tomahawk Proposal Manager to lead proposal development and capture growth efforts for the Tomahawk Cruise Missile portfolio. This onsite role reports to the Sr.

Proposal Manager and supports cross-functional teams across Engineering, Estimating, Operations, and Contracting. The position requires a university degree with 8+ years of related experience, DoD acquisitions knowledge, and the ability to manage schedules, BOEs, and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years in related roles.
• Experience developing complex, compliant proposals in defense environments.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, including FMS and DCS.

Responsibilities

• Execute timely development, analysis, and completion of proposals with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure proposals meet compliance, quality, schedule, and affordability targets.
• Develop compliant proposal plans, cost volumes, artifacts, and content structures aligned to RFPs.
• Coordinate inputs across Engineering, Estimating, Operations, Program Management, Contracts, Finance.
• Manage proposal schedules, milestones, deliverables, and review cycles.
• Coach SMEs on BOE development and narrative structure.

Skills

Proposal management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Tomahawk Proposal Manager who will manage proposal development and the capture of several critical portfolio growth efforts for the Tomahawk Cruise Missile portfolio. Reporting to the Tomahawk Sr. Proposal Manager, the Proposal Manager will be a part of the portfolio leadership team that is responsible for achieving the highest combined production and recertification rates in the history of the Tomahawk program. The quickly expanding customer base, both DoD and FMS, and the need for increased inventories, is driving a demand signal that will almost triple the current throughput expectation of the Tomahawk factories and supply base. The Proposal Manager will be part of the Program Management Team for the Execution & Growth Portfolio that includes FMS Growth, Capacity and Test Equipment efforts and will work hand in hand with the Tomahawk Production & Development organizations. This is an onsite position at our Tucson, AZ facility. Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility.

Will You Will Do:

• Execute timely development, analysis, and completion of proposals through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure proposals meet compliance, quality, schedule, and affordability targets for Raytheon and the customer.
• Develop compliant proposal plans, outlines, cost volume documents, artifacts, and content structures that are aligned with RFP requirements.
• Coordinate inputs across Engineering, Estimating & Pricing, Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, etc.
• Manage proposal schedules, milestones, deliverables, and formal review cycles.
• Escalate critical path tasks when needed.
• Assist teams with SOW redlines, pre-RFP preparations, and proposal kickoffs.
• Coach SMEs on BOE development and narrative structure.
• Facilitate proposal walk-throughs with customers, fact-finding, and negotiation preparation.
• Provide clear written and oral status updates through trackers, briefings, and presentations.
• Build and maintain strong networks and relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support proposal development.
• Display strong communication, influence management, and presentation skills across all levels of leadership.
• Establish and maintain a positive team environment.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

What You Will Learn:

Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables. Will learn systems to streamline proposal activities for the portfolio, which includes development, obsolescence, engineering support, and production scope. In this role, the Proposal Manager will be responsible to meet the proposal deadlines and partner with other proposal development team members to successfully execute timely and accurate submittals. Will develop partnerships with the Tomahawk Program leadership team, Requirements & Capabilities, and technical leaders to ensure alignment of overall proposal requirements and path to award strategy. The Proposal Manager will also interface and partner with the customer program office (PMA280) and contracting officers (NAVAIR) to help drive efficient contract award timelines that support overall Program growth & execution strategies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Prior experience developing complex, compliant proposals in technical or defense environments.
• Prior experience with the DoD acquisition processes, including FMS and DCS.
• Prior experience working with and/or leading cross-functional teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with the USN, NAVSEA, NAVAIR customer community and contract negotiations with these entities.
• Prior experience working in functions such as Supply Chain, Estimating, or Capture Management.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with federal proposal regulations.
• Strong proficiency in partnering with matrixed organizations.
• Proven track record of customer relationship building.
• Prior experience supporting development, production, and/or sustainment programs, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Working knowledge of contract formation, execution, and management.
• Experience supporting production or sustainment proposals for major weapon systems.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or coaching BOEs.
• Knowledge of TINA requirements and compliance processes.
• Familiarity with Raytheon proposal and BOE process, SBT, and gate reviews.
• Experience interpreting RFPs, SOWs, and other acquisition documents.
• Understanding of the DoD acquisition lifecycle.

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
• Innovation

Relocation - Available, based on eligibility.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Location: Tucson, AZ

This position requires a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.

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.