Senior Proposal Manager

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is a key member of the Tactical Strike Execution Leadership team and will have the primary responsibility for providing compliant, on-time, production proposals to the USG. In addition to the proposal role, this position will act to align strategy to action and facilitate teams across the business. 

The individual will have to communicate with external parties not employed by RTX including customer base, suppliers, and other government employees. You will need to influence potential customers for purposes of growth to the business. You will enhance the development of the comprehensive proposal strategies, manufacturing plans/roadmaps, to include capacity expansion and investment requirements, advancement of next generation technology (e.g. StormBreaker Extended Range or Ground Launched), and promoting future growth for the program.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Primary responsibility is to lead the negotiation & definitization of the StormBreaker (SDBII) Lot 12 Contract and lead on-time and compliant response to the Lot 13 Request For Proposal, with an anticipated booking in 2027.

Secondary responsibilities will include:

• Involvement in top priority proposals across the Tactical Strike portfolio to ensure cohesive business strategies and tactics for rapid proposal execution.

• Work in close collaboration with estimating to manage the overall proposal processing matrix for all Tactical Strike proposals and will ensure all proposals are submitted on-time, or leadership engagement and involvement is solicited when there are key barriers or risks.

• On average there are 10-15 active proposals in development and an additional 10-15 in the negotiations to contract award phase, each requirement cross-functional resource prioritization and alignment.

• Assess and develop strategic approaches for potential multiyear production proposals, analyzing impacts across the broader portfolio, individual programs, and overall business objectives to ensure alignment with long-term growth and execution strategies.

• Travel required per the demand of the program.

Qualifications We Require:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 8 years experience.

• Program execution or related program management experience.

• Experience partnering with Supply Chain and Operations functions.

• Proposal development experience such as Material Estimating, Product Estimating, Labor Estimating and/or Proposal Management.

• Experience with the DoW acquisition environment and processes, along with USN, USAF and/or other service branches programs (large programs preferred).

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong background in partnering in matrixed organizations such as finance, contracts, engineering, and the supply chain functions of proposal development, and building teams.

• Experience in developing and executing detailed plans and schedules.

• DoW environment Development experience.

• Strong customer relationship building and partnership.

• Strong understanding of exportability requirements and growth path to Foreign Military Sales.

• Knowledge in strategic planning and ability to analyze and evaluate missions, requirements, technologies, and capabilities.

• Proficiency in developing and presenting Executive Level Strategic Plans, Technology Roadmaps, and Planning to senior management, and responsibility for executing approved plans.

What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.    
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Relocation is not available for this role.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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