Estimating & Pricing Principal Specialist

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Westford, MA, USA
In-Office
87K-165K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Develop cost rationales, reasonableness tests, audit responses, negotiation strategies, and compliant pricing proposals for defense and aerospace programs. Support capture leads with proposals, gate packages, negotiations, and new business initiatives. Manage FAR and internal estimating compliance, conduct management reviews, respond to DCMA and DCAA data requests, and communicate priorities and requirements to leadership and proposal teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Date Posted:

2026-09-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WESTFORD-WFD7 ~ 7 Technology Park Dr ~ BLDG 7

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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'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.

The Global Intelligent Sensing & Reconnaissance (Global ISR) business within the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) BU of Raytheon, is looking to add another Pricing Analyst to our team with annual bookings plan of over $500M.  The role is onsite in Westford, Massachusetts and will be an integral part of the pricing team to ensure successful business growth.  This is a unique role due to the entity being a hGoodrich business and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary.  This role is essential for utilizing transparent estimating & pricing processes and decision making to assist leadership in the continued growth of this business.  Excellent communication skills are required for interactions with, and guidance for, cross-functional teams.

What You Will Do:

  • Ensure successful development of cost rationale, tests of reasonableness, audit responses and negotiation strategy

  • Ensure compliance with FAR and internal estimating requirements and perform management reviews

  • Assisting the capture leads with new business initiatives, proposal activity, gate packages & negotiations

  • Supporting DCMA & DCAA data requests and audits where applicable

  • Proactively communicate status, priorities and requirements with leadership and proposal personnel

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years prior relevant experience

  • Ideal professional experience will be related to financial analysis in a highly matrixed organization

  • Experience in defense/aerospace industry

  • Experience with interpreting and providing guidance on FAR/DFAR/TINA

  • Ability to understand, interpret, apply and enforce company proposal related policies, procedures and concepts

  • Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with government regulations related to the development and negotiation of US and Foreign cost proposals (FAR, DFARS, CAS, TINA) and supporting the DCAA/DCMA audit process

  • Knowledge of the DoD Acquisition Process

  • Experience working with the ProPricer pricing tool, SBT Engineering estimating tool, SAP, BMW, etc

  • Experience with competitive proposals

  • Ability to apply, interpret, and provide financial guidance on Raytheon Policies and Procedures

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

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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Skills Required

  • University degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Financial analysis experience in a highly matrixed organization
  • Experience in the defense or aerospace industry
  • Experience interpreting and providing guidance on FAR, DFARS, and TINA
  • Ability to interpret, apply, and enforce company proposal policies, procedures, and concepts
  • Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Experience with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA regulations for U.S. and foreign cost proposals
  • Experience supporting DCAA and DCMA audit processes
  • Knowledge of the DoD Acquisition Process
  • Experience with ProPricer, SBT Engineering estimating tool, SAP, or BMW
  • Experience with competitive proposals
  • Ability to apply, interpret, and provide financial guidance on Raytheon policies and procedures

RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.

  • Retirement Support — 401(k) programs are described with employer matching and, in many cases, an additional company retirement contribution, with a student‑loan repayment feature that can substitute for the match in eligible situations. Plan materials also reference automatic enrollment and other structural supports that strengthen long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside wellness tools and incentives. HSA‑eligible options with company contributions are also referenced on careers and benefits pages.
  • Parental & Family Support — Program descriptions point to paid parental leave, backup childcare resources, and family supports such as birth/adoption benefits and an Autism Benefit (availability varies by unit and location). Dependent and elder‑care resources are also noted.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
185,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

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