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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. 

An excellent opportunity exists within the Land & Air Defense Systems (L&ADS) Estimating organization for an entry-level analyst. This position is within a dynamic organization focused on creating winning cost proposals to help achieve business goals.

In this estimating organization, the employee will be responsible for the preparation of various types of proposals for development, production and competitive contracts including modifications to existing contracts. In addition, the estimating organization supports proposal approval reviews, government audits and negotiations with the customer. The position offers visibility to, and requires extensive contact with all functional team members, subcontractors, customers, and senior management.

What You Will Do

• Perform pricing and cost proposal development in accordance with customer requirements and current government regulations, laws and company policies.
• Provide pricing support for all phases of the proposal process from pre-RFP activities through fact-finding, government audits, negotiations and award.
• Assess RFP requirements – translating them into a fully compliant cost proposal. This includes tasks such as: developing pricing strategies, constructing flexible cost/pricing Excel models, and meeting schedule and compliance requirements to submit compelling and winning cost volumes.
• Develop detailed bidding guidelines which are used to initiate proposals
• Work with functions from across the company to develop the labor, material and other direct costs associated with proposed contracts
• Provide support for the development of Basis of Estimates to include validating and analyzing actuals, ensuring consistency within task descriptions, and confirming estimating approach is sound
• Utilize company estimating and pricing programs and tools
• Prepare and present limited complexity charts for program/company leadership review of proposal information
• Ability and willingness to gain special access clearance to work activities as appropriate.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), (TINA) and/or other government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/cost proposals.
• Possess good investigative/analytical abilities
• Strong organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines in a schedule driven environment
• Effective planning and scheduling skills that lead to the completion of proposal efforts in accordance with customer and company requirements
• Effective communication skills – including verbal, written and presentation skills
• The ability to follow and apply internal and external regulations to the development of company proposals
• Experience in ProPricer pricing software is desired but not required
• Active Secret Clearance is a plus, but not required
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with senior levels of management and customer organizations
• Ability to work both independently and as an integral team member working closely with various functions including business development, program management, finance and contracts.

What We Offer

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

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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.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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