Date Posted:

2025-08-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

We are seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Processes to orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams from pre-RFP requirements definition through award of contract.  This person will lead geographically dispersed proposal resources in sole-source and competitive environments, shaping win strategies, pricing approaches, and capture management to deliver compliant, compelling, and highly competitive offers.

The Associate Director will partner with Program Managers, Prime and Subcontractors, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to develop executable response plans, drive standardized processes (gates, independent and color-team reviews, templates, and schedules), and publish final proposals.  

What You Will Do

Manage and Lead multi-disciplinary teams, from pre-RFP requirements definition through award of contract, to include managing support for fact-finding, qualification, RFIs and Proposal Development.This leader will manage and lead geographically dispersed Proposal teams associated with responding to Sole Source and when necessary Competitive Proposals.  Responsible for leading and overseeing sole source proposal response efforts, including, requirements analysis, win/price strategy and capture/proposal management ensuring compliant, competitive, and compelling offers are submitted.Will work with internal stakeholders, Program Managers & Program Management Teams, Prime and Sub-Subcontractors, and OEMs in developing executable response strategies to the PCS customer base.Prepare proposal plans, artifacts, and schedules.  Ability to generate and implement standardized proposal gates, independent reviews, Color Team reviews, templates, schedules, proposal structure, proposal development and tracking tools, and final proposal publication.Provide detailed instructions to proposal writers and bidders to ensure proposal reflects proposal win strategy, appropriately conveys solution elements and is clearly and convincingly written; monitor and implement content / mechanisms that enhance ease of evaluation (compliance matrices)Mentor business development, program managers, and engineers on proposal excellence and best practices.  Implementation of new RLPM processes.Developing Advantageous Response and Pricing StrategiesQuality Review of all deliverable documentation required using established processesCollect and consolidates lessons learned feedback from proposal teamsDrive a reduction in Proposal Response timelineEstimate proposal budgets and drive towards high quality proposals within allocated budgets.Control all aspects of proposal development, kick-off meetings, schedules, proposal structures, organize and execute required reviews of strategy and proposal artifacts for bid approval and submittal.Liaison with Functional Orgs outside of PCS regarding Proposal Response and Estimating & Pricing.Managing & Focusing Workloads and assignments aligned to the Business Pipeline.Future utilization of RLPM and ability to assist Programs to implement RLPM to support pre-execution & execution pipeline.  Reducing cost to “keep our business” sold, gain market share.Travel as required to support business and proposal development bid process as needed.  Travel expected to be ~10%.

Qualifications You Must Have 

Proposal management or capture management experience.Experience developing and executing win strategies and price-to-win (pricing) strategies.Must have leadership experience preferably managing cross functional teams.Experience and exposure to the gamut of acquisition types essential:  IDIQ, RFP, ITO, FOPR, OTAs, BAA, FAR 15/16 and Sole Source.Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience shaping pricing deliverables & pricing expectations.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption Assistance         Autism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program And more! This position is eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

                                                                                                

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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