Principal Specialist, Estimating and Pricing (Onsite) at Raytheon

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

164000.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Estimating, Pricing, Proposal Development, Logistics Support, Project Management, Collaboration, Microsoft Excel, Compliance, Negotiation, Fact-Finding, Change Management, Attention to Detail, Communication, Quality Assurance, Historical Data Analysis, Customer Relationship Management

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Date Posted: 2025-10-17 Country: United States of America Location: PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance: None/Not Required Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? What You Will Do: The Military Engines Business Acquisition Center of Excellence (BACE) team is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified team member for a Proposal Estimating Specialist. This position is in the BACE Estimating Organization which provides estimation expertise through the development of comprehensive, compliant, and timely Basis of Estimates (BOEs) which meet customer requirements and support proposal development through sweep / certification process. This team member will work with subject matter experts (SMEs) in the development of quality estimates to substantiate Pratt & Whitney’s price on it’s most state of the art, competitive Military Engine programs. Attention to detail and strong support during the fact finding, negotiation, sweep, and contract award process are all key elements to an effective competitive position. This role necessitates close coordination with key stakeholders including the Proposal Manager, Business Acquisition Team (BAT), Program Management Office (PMO), Program Finance Services (PFS), Pricing and Contracts. Lead the development of estimates by working closely with SMEs to: Understand the proposal strategy as determined by the Proposal Manager; Identify and analyze applicability to similar contractual efforts for historical reference through the examination of historical SAP data ; Develop comprehensive estimation language that meets FAR compliance, department standards, internal and external customer requirements ; Collaborate with SME to validate estimates and estimation methodology for accuracy, quality, compliance, and alignment to proposal strategy. Work with SMEs to coordinate responses to customer requests for information (RFIs) on estimates and other fact-finding requests by ensuring comprehensive, accurate and on time replies to the program. Support proposal negotiation activities as required. Evaluate, develop, and implement solutions leading to a thorough and timely proposal submittal. Represent the Estimation organization in proposal reviews and with the program customer. Manage BOEs through certification and proposal TINA sweep process. Collaborate with peers and stakeholders such as the Proposal Manager through effective communication. Create and update estimation procedures and standard work. Identify opportunities for improvement and be a change agent for the business acquisition process (BAP). Demonstrate ability to consistently deliver quality products and meet deadlines in a schedule- driven environment. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor's degree and minimum 5+ years of related experience or an Advanced degree and minimum 3+ years of related experience 4+ years of experience in logistics support or program/project/proposal execution. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Project management and collaboration skills with ability to lead by influencing without direct authority Ability to articulate the value of compliance to stakeholders while maintaining customer relationships Ability to handle multiple shifting priorities while meeting deadlines efficiently and effectively. US Citizenship required due to government contracts Qualifications We Prefer: Knowledge of military customers, systems/project engineering concepts and practices, government proposals, SAP, ProPricer and Lean Methodologies are considered a plus. A degree in engineering, logistics, finance, or business management What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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 82,000 USD - 164,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the development of estimates for military engine programs by collaborating with subject matter experts and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. The specialist will also support proposal negotiations and manage Basis of Estimates through certification processes.