Principal Proposal Analyst - Hybrid

Date Posted:

2026-06-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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.

An excellent opportunity exists within the estimating organization for a Principal Proposal Analyst.  The estimating organization is responsible for the preparation of various types of proposals for development, production and competitive contracts including modifications to existing contracts.  In addition, the estimating organization supports gate reviews, Government audits and negotiations with the customer. 

What You Will Do

• Be independently responsible for the development, analysis and completion of the most significant proposals in terms of complexity and company importance.
• Lead/contribute to the development of pricing strategies (this includes understanding customer care abouts, potential future work, affordability initiatives, program financial objectives, risks, and opportunities)
• Work with other functions from across the company to understand and evaluate the labor, material and other direct costs associated with proposed contracts and the associated program
• Utilize company estimating and pricing programs and tools
• Develop detailed Request for Estimates which are used to kick off proposals
• Lead the development of Basis of Estimates to include tracking progress, validating and analyzing actuals, ensuring consistency across the program, and confirming the estimating approach is sound
• Prepare and present submit gate charts for program / company leadership review of proposal information
• Ensure full FAR compliance on all proposals.  The position is capable of providing compliance guidance on complex situations
• Assess, develop and implement solutions leading to a thorough proposal submittal 
• Interface and coordinate with all levels of management within the program (this includes ensuring alignment on priorities, strategies, expectations, and status)
• Perform detailed and complex analysis of inputs to ensure soundness in our estimates
• Assist in training and supporting other estimators (FAR requirements, proposal process, etc.)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• 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

• Project management and collaboration skills with ability to lead project teams by influencing without direct authority
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• The ability to work well in teams, with peers and management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Advanced skills and abilities using Microsoft Excel, Power Point and other related tools
• Knowledge and experience with proposal development, price buildup, and estimating and pricing processes
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meeting deadlines in a schedule driven
• Knowledge of and/or experience with federal proposal regulations including but not limited to: FAR, DFAR, TINA
• Demonstrated leadership skills or experience
• Effective planning and scheduling skills that lead to the completion of proposal effor