Strategic Proposal Lead - Advanced Technology

Date Posted:

2025-09-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ204: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9020 9000 South Rita Rd Building 9020, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.   

Global Supply Chain Management offers an excellent opportunity to join our energetic, and collaborative environment in support of our organization. The Strategic Proposal Lead provides proposal support to Raytheon proposals for the required Supply Chain/material content. In this role, you will foster relationships with suppliers, create, issue and manage supplier RFP’s, and collaborate with the Proposal Management team as well as the estimating and pricing organizations.  You will engage in supplier performance, relationship management, and strategic sourcing in order to provide strategic guidance to the programs in selecting the best sources to participate on Raytheon programs. Secondary responsibilities may include soliciting and negotiating long term agreements with Raytheon suppliers.

What You Will Do:

Preparation and issuance of Request for Quotations/Proposals 

Perform price and cost analysis and lead formal negotiations, price, delivery, scope, terms & conditions

Work closely with the Program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, etc.) to achieve objectives 

Provide strategic and tactical support of Raytheon proposal efforts collaborating with proposal teams and vendors 

Tracking supplier proposal status and compliance to Raytheon RFPs 

Act as coordinator between program proposal teams and centralized quoting team in support of Raytheon proposals  

Nurture professional business relationships with first tier subcontractors 

Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for gate reviews. 

Ability to travel as required 

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience. 

Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR and import/export requirements 

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract."

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience in leading formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow-down requirements, as well as standard Terms and Conditions) 

Experience with supplier management 

SAP and Microsoft Office Suite of Products 

Experience with reading and understanding drawings, specifications and other engineering documents including complex SOWs 

Price Cost Analysis experience 

Experience with proposals from prospective suppliers and analyze cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability, conduct investigations to ensure ability to perform within cost and schedule 

Knowledge of EXIM procurements and all the rules and regulations involved in those situations 

Experience with import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR) 

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 

Experience with Government contracts, processes, and procedures 

Experience with proposals and understanding of all phases of sourcing, procurement execution to include price negotiation reductions and terms and conditions, completion of compliance EPAD Packages 

Experience with automation tools 

Previous experience with integrated supply chain, including strategic procurement 

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. 

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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