BACE Proposal Manager (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2023-05-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Pratt & Whitney is working to, once again, transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. Pratt & Whitney is laser focused on offering flexibility to our employees. We’ve introduced role types (Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote) and now list them in the job posting title so candidates know where they will operate in our blended work environment.

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

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.

Hybrid: employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.

Remote: employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. Where the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

Are you ready to go beyond?

Pratt & Whitney Military Engines’ Business Acquisition Center of Excellence (BACE) organization is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead various Military Engine proposal efforts.  The Proposal Manager will work with the Business Acquisition Manager (BAM) in the development, submittal, negotiation, sweep, and award of proposals.  This position will focus on the preparation of cost/price proposals and will be responsible to ensure the proposals comply with customer requirements and follow company standard work to include adherence to the ME Business Acquisition Process (BAP). 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead various Military Engine proposal teams, from pre-RFP requirements definition through award of contract, to include managing BACE support for fact-finding, Requests for Information (RFIs), negotiation, and sweep. 
• Prepare proposal plans and schedules and coordinate with the Business Acquisition Team (BAT) and customer.
• Develop proposal budget and manage proposal efforts within budget.
• Coordinate with BACE proposal support and training personnel to ensure proposal teams are trained in the processes and tools being used.
• Participate in proposal requirement working groups with United States Government (USG) to ensure proposal requirements are clearly defined.
• Lead preparation for and host proposal kickoff meetings.
• Approve estimating methodology to be used in the proposal.
• Review P&W Basis of Estimates (BOEs) before submittal to Pricing.
• Review and approve technical volume for compatibility with BOEs and adherence to messaging.
• Assist the BAM in the preparation of the cost sheet.
• Lead team to respond to fact finding and technical evaluation activities with the USG and P&W suppliers 
• Manage RFI response process and approve RFI response release.
• Participate in evaluation of offers.
• Participate in proposal negotiations.
• Lead proposal sweep kickoff meetings and manage sweep process.
• Review and approve BOE completion and evaluation of the sweep results prior to submittal to the customer.
• Conduct After Action Review (AAR) following completion of the proposal to identify and document process turnbacks and lessons learned.
• Ensure P&W’s proposal status and tracking systems are current and accurate for proposals managed.
• Monitor team’s progress in developing/delivering proposals.  Identify and remove obstacles to delivering winning proposals that focus on customer satisfaction.
• The successful candidate will also be involved in driving change through the Business Acquisition team as BACE continues to evolve in response to our customer’s needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or related field with 10+ years of proposal/proposal support and/or project management experience on U.S. DoD and international military programs; or Master's degree and 7+ years of experience
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in the development and negotiation of program requirements and in the development of effective BOEs that are responsive to those requirements
• Project management skills
• Familiarity with P&W Military Engines
• MA/MS degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or related field
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to access to export controlled data.
• Desirable Competencies: Customer Focus, Business Judgement, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability
• Active Security Clearance is highly desired

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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