Proposal Manager - Military Engines BACE (Onsite) at Raytheon

Pratt & Whitney Military Engine Proposal Manager

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flightdesigning, 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 flightbeyond 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?

Pratt & Whitney is at the forefront of aircraft propulsion innovation, and we are looking for a dedicated individual to lead our Military Engine proposal teams. This role demands a focus on excellence in proposal management and will support several Military Engine programs.

What You Will Do:

• Lead Military Engine proposal teams from pre-RFP stages through contract award, supporting various programs; manage all aspects of proposal development including plans, schedules, budgeting, and coordination with internal teams and customers.
• Ensure clear definition of proposal requirements in collaboration with US Government entities, conduct and oversee fact-finding missions, RFI responses, negotiations, and final sweep processes, train proposal teams in relevant processes and tools.
• Review technical volumes for compatibility with Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Participate in offer evaluations and negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Business Acquisition team as per evolving customer needs; support proposal requirement working group meetings with USG customer as requested.
• Ensure that proposals developed and delivered to customer are compliant with USG requirements and P&W Policies.
• Conduct After Action Review (AAR) following completion of proposal submittal to identify and document lessons learned and best practices.
• Successful candidate will be involved in driving change through the Business Acquisition Team as BACE continues to evolve in response to our customer's needs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or related field with 8+ years of experience; or MA/MS with 5+ years of experience.
• Minimum of 6+ years' experience in proposal management or project management within U.S. DoD or international military programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Experience working within TEAMS and SharePoint environments.
• 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:

• Proposal or Project Management; strong background in program requirement development and negotiation; proven ability to develop effective BOEs that meet program requirements.
• Active Security Clearance is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with P&W Military Engines.
• Experience presenting to various levels within the organization.
• Desired competencies: Customer Focus, Business Judgement, Communication, Teamwork, proficiency in MS Project.
• Experience with managing competitive proposals.
• Self-motivator, Proactive, ability to handle multi efforts simultaneously.
• We work in a VUCA environment; flexibility and agility are critical.
• Periodic travel could be required, approximately 10% of the time.

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.