ESSM NBI & Proposal Manager

Date Posted:
2025-11-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ810: RMS AP Bldg 810 1151 East Hermans Road Building 810, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

The Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) program is seeking a highly motivated self-starter with both proposal generation and cross functional leadership experience to manage all aspects of NBI and proposal activity. As the Proposal Manager, you will lead ESSM proposal teams from pe-solicitation through proposal development and contract award. ESSM proposal efforts annually range from $1B to $3B depending on Production year proposal efforts.

In addition you will manage all aspects of proposal development, including strategy, schedules, budgeting, and coordination with internal teams and customers. You will ensure a clear definition of proposal requirements in accordance with FARs part 12 and 15, and in collaboration with United States Government (USG) entities, conduct and oversee fact-finding missions, Requests for Information (RFI) responses, Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), negotiations, and the sweep processes. This role necessitates close coordination with key stakeholders including Pricing and Estimating, the ESSM Program Management Office (PMO), Program Finance Services (PFS), Pricing and Contracts. You will train and support the Program Teams in relevant processes and tools.

The ESSM program is complex and highly visible with Raytheon, the United States Navy (USN), and International Navies, and it will be critical for this candidate to have the qualifications to enable them to hit the ground running to ensure maximum continuity with these activities.

**This is an onsite position located at our Tucson, AZ facility.

**Relocation is NOT available currently.

What You Will Do:

• The Proposal Manager will lead ESSM Proposal Management and NBI Investment strategy and execution from pre-RFP stages through contract award, by managing all aspects of proposal development including plans, schedules, budgeting, and coordination with internal teams and customers to ensure timely and compliant submittals.
• Lead cross functional teams to develop and execute proposal strategies for US and International customer requirements.
• Ensure that proposals developed and delivered to customers are compliant with requirements and RTX Policies.
• Ensure clear definition of proposal requirements in collaboration with the international navies and NAVSEA02, conduct and oversee fact-finding missions, RFI responses, negotiations, and final sweep processes, train proposal teams in relevant processes and tools
• Develop proposal compliance matrix to ensure proposal compliance across RTX policies and as well as FAR/DFAR requirements
• Develop the proposal plan, schedule, outline, and resource plan to support all program proposals
• Ensure timely, effective proposal kickoffs, color teams, peer reviews, and leadership reviews
• Communicate proposal requirements and status to senior management
• Conduct After Action Review (AAR) following completion of proposal submittal to identify and document lessons learned and best practices
• Ability to travel Domestically and Internationally, as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
• SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years' experience
• Prior program/project management experience
• Prior experience leading and managing
• Prior experience working cross functionally ( i.e.: Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain etc .)
• Prior experience working with customers internally and externally as well suppliers (Domestically and Internationally)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Program/Project Management Level 5 or equivalent (or ability to obtain certification within a year).
• Proven success creating and maintaining strong relationships with domestic and international customers and suppliers, and internal peers.
• Experience working with Navy or government programs with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functional disciplines, manage varied tasks, requirements and commitments and interface successfully with numerous stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in an innovative environment to maximize profitability by identifying best practices in program execution.
• Ensure customer performance feedback and actions/requests are responded to in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner.
• Working knowledge of metrics and demonstrated ability to forecast and manage financials.
• Experience with NBI.
• Leadership experience using Lean/Agile methods to enable the development of capabilities in an iterative fashion, while conforming to traditional requirements and systems development milestones.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Experience working within TEAMS and SharePoint environments

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.
• Relocation - NOT AVAILABLE

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 employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Location : Tucson, AZ
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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