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Proposal Estimating Specialist

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Job Summary

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 its 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.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the development of large and complex 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strategy as determined by the Proposal Manager; identify and analyze applicability to similar contractual efforts for historical reference through the examination of historical SAP data; develop comprehensive estimation language that meets FAR compliance, department standards, internal and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; validate 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; evaluate, develop, and implement solutions leading to a thorough and timely proposal submittal
• Act as the BACE Estimation point of contact in proposal reviews
• Manage closure of SME certification of BOEs and proposal TINA sweep process
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as the Proposal Manager, broader estimation team and programs 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 meet deadlines in a schedule driven environment

The Core Competencies Essential to Success in This Position Are:

• Project management and collaboration skills with ability to lead by influencing without direct authority
• Organized and detail oriented with strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work well in teams, with peers and management, effective interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated self-initiative and accountability
• Enthusiasm with drive to continuously learn new things
• Ability to efficiently and effectively handle multiple shifting priorities while meeting deadlines, customer focus, highly adaptable and flexible

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of experience in logistics support or program/project/proposal execution.
• 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:

• A degree in engineering, logistics, finance, or business management is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Teams, SharePoint and SAP.
• Knowledge of military customers, FAR/DFAR, systems/project engineering concepts and practices, government proposals, ProPricer and Lean Methodologies are considered a plus.
• JCL2 or ability to obtain JCL2 (preferred)
• Prior experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) a plus.

This role is hybrid and may require onsite support in East Hartford, CT to support proposals and ROMs.

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.