Cost Estimate Principal Specialist (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-08-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NJ-REMOTE

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

  

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team: 

RTX is seeking an experienced candidate to join the Mobility Payroll & Tax Team as a Cost Estimate Principal Specialist.  The Global Mobility team is responsible for the management of the globally mobile workforce including international assignments & transfers, and will coordinate with other RTX functions like the Mobility Center of Excellence (COE), HR, tax, legal, payroll and finance. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring the accurate & timely delivery of tax cost estimates and will be responsible for the development & execution of global strategic initiatives. The Mobility team is a fast paced, high volume, metrics driven, highly collaborative cross functional environment, which is focused on individual and team performance, as well as continuous improvement and technological advances. 

What You Will Do

• Receive new cost estimate requests, review for data quality, gather additional information and ask general questions, update data as needed, and enter/track data using Equus and SNOW.

• Prepare, review, and oversee cost estimate deliverables for Bid/Proposals, tax accruals, ongoing estimates for active assignments, and one-off requests.

• Manage tax positions within Equus platform.

• Ensure standard work is updated timely, as well as providing ongoing process improvements.

• Govern metrics and SLA’s on cost estimate delivery to internal stakeholders.

• Provide education and subject matter expertise on RTX mobility package design philosophy and tax equalization with cost estimate team and internal stakeholders, as needed.

• Ensure exception process is followed and documented with key stakeholders during the cost estimate process, as required.

• Provide information to support requests from internal and external auditors.

• Maintain strong and collaborative relationships with the business unit program leadership and finance teams.

• Collaborate with Mobility COE, Operations, and other cross functional teams.

• Engage with cross functional stakeholders for assignment structure design support for updates to existing and new locations.

• Document requirements and cost estimate activities in system to ensure automated flow throughout entire assignment lifecycle.

• Minimal travel requirements. Travel likely to be to Connecticut.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A Bachelors Degree and minimum 5 years prior global mobility experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with tax cost estimates and global mobility.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to manage, coach, develop, and train team.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask.

• Self-starter able to work effectively in a fast paced highly collaborative cross functional team environment with excellent verbal and written skills.

• Must be able to demonstrate expertise in problem solving, analysis, and issue resolution.

• At least 1-2 years of experience with Equus platform.

• Strong communicator with proven relationship skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels.

• Excellent organization, planning and decision-making skills are essential, as well as the ability to balance the needs of the business and employees while meeting the requirements of the laws and regulations.

• Excellent excel and data analysis skills.

• Strong project management skills to drive complex projects to close.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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