Senior Proposal Manager

RTX

Senior Proposal Manager in aerospace and defense managing proposal activities for Strategic Communications. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders to ensure proposal efficiency and effectiveness.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeLargo • Florida, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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%.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 Secret security 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 illness insurance, 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! May be eligible for relocation.

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal developmentproposal analysiscontract managementEarned Value Management Systemproposal response timelinesfact-findingrole delegationdecision-makingmulti-taskingproject management

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsstrategic thinkingnetworkingtime managementproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

U.S. government issued Secret security clearance