Proposal Manager, BACE (Onsite)

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East Hartford, CT, USA
In-Office
108K-205K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Leads compliant proposal development for U.S. military engine programs from pre-RFP through contract award. Manages proposal teams, schedules, budgets, milestones, content, reviews, negotiations, customer engagement, and final submissions. Coordinates with engineering, pricing, finance, contracts, legal, executives, and government customers while ensuring FAR, DFARS, and company-policy compliance. Drives continuous improvement, trains proposal teams, conducts fact-finding and after-action reviews, and supports business acquisition initiatives.
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Date Posted:

2026-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF2 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF2

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.


Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.


What You Will Do


  • Pursuit to Startup Leadership Opportunity
  • Lead the development and execution of compliant, compelling, and timely proposals in response to customer solicitations for all Military Engine programs.
  • Manage proposal teams, schedules, and resources from pre-RFP to contract award —including kickoff, content development, gate/milestone reviews, submission, fact-finding, negotiations and sweeps.
  • Ensure alignment with customer requirements, company strategy, company policies and regulatory standards (FAR/DFARS). Collaborate with cross-functional teams including PMO, ME Pricing, Finance, Contracts/Legal, subject matter experts and executive leadership to deliver winning proposals that support business growth.
  • Lead Military Engine proposal teams from pre-RFP stages through contract award, supporting various programs; manage all aspects of proposal development including plans, schedules, budgeting, and coordination with internal teams and customers.
  • Ensure clear definition of proposal requirements in collaboration with US Government entities; conduct and oversee fact-finding missions, RFI responses, negotiations, and final sweep processes; train proposal teams in relevant processes and tools.
  • Review technical volumes for compatibility with Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
  • Participate in offer evaluations and negotiations.
  • Drive continuous improvement within the Business Acquisition team as per evolving customer needs; support proposal requirement working group meetings with USG customer as requested.
  • Ensure proposals delivered to customer are compliant with USG requirements and P&W Policies.
  • Conduct After Action Review (AAR) following completion of proposal submittal.
  • Successful candidate will be involved in driving change through the Business Acquisition Team.

Qualifications You Must Have:


  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or related field and minimum 8+ years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry or 5+ years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry with a Master's degree.
  • 2+ years proposal management or project management experience within U.S. DoD or international military programs experience
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
  • 10% Travel

Qualifications We Prefer:


  • Experience coordinating executive decision-making through data-driven reporting and analytics
  • Experience supporting executive leadership communications, customer engagement, and strategic business reviews
  • Mentoring / Leadership Development
  • Master’s degree

What is my role type?


In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:


Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.


Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field, plus at least 8 years of aerospace and defense industry experience; alternatively, a master's degree plus at least 5 years of aerospace and defense industry experience.
  • At least 2 years of proposal management or project management experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense or international military programs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship, because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
  • Experience coordinating executive decision-making through data-driven reporting and analytics.
  • Experience supporting executive leadership communications, customer engagement, and strategic business reviews.
  • Mentoring and leadership development experience.
  • Master's degree.

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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