Senior Proposal Manager

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Sr. Proposal Manager overseeing proposal management activities for the Paveway portfolio.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona, Colorado • 🇺🇸 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.
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.
Leading proposal kickoffs and Submit Gate, mentoring proposal team members on role delegation, responsibilities, and decision-making at the lowest responsible level.
Work with Requirements and Capabilities to develop and manage proposal budgets.
Coordinate staffing on proposals, working as designated proposal lead and prioritize proposals 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.
Travel as needed per the demand of the customer.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
Experience in proposal and/or contracts management, including FMS and DCS.
Experience with the DoD acquisition process.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain special program access prior to start.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal managementcontracts managementbudget managementcontract awards methodologiesfact-findingrole delegationdecision-makingcompliance with export regulationsU.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices ActDoD acquisition process

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

U.S. government issued Secret security clearance