Date Posted:

2025-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 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

Collins Aerospace is offering an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Estimating and Pricing to join our growing and dynamic Mission Systems Pricing and Cost Estimating team. As a Pricing Analyst, you will play a key role in developing innovative proposals for both the Navy and Air Force, helping shape the future of defense technology within our Ejection & Propulsion portfolio. In this position, you'll lead the development of complex financial summaries, providing senior management with essential insights for strategic business decisions. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration, innovation, and effective decision-making. Your expertise in cost burdening and fee application will ensure accuracy in the buildup of proposal cost/price, while setting the foundation for successful fact-findings and negotiations. You'll lead the proposal team in identifying and quantifying risks and opportunities and guide them through internal and external audits with confidence. Your attention to detail will be vital in ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, establishing a culture of excellence within the organization. 

 

This role will be performed Onsite and can be worked at one of the following Collins Aerospace locations: 

Cedar Rapids, IA 

Fairfield, CA 

Colorado Springs, CO 

 

 What You Will Do 

Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of very complex proposals in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for submission in response to request for proposal (RFP) 

Thoroughly understands cost burdening and fee application to accurately build up proposal cost/price 

Prepares complex financial summaries, performs detailed analysis, and breaks down complex information into key takeaways allowing Senior Management to make informed business decisions 

Partners with contracts and is capable of leading customer fact-finding, negotiations, and DCAA/DCMA audits 

Collaborates with leadership and various functional teams to gather information, share insights, and facilitate informed decision-making 

Assesses the financial implications of pricing strategies and ensures accuracy and integrity of current cost and pricing data 

Leads the proposal team in identifying, assessing, and quantifying proposal risks and/or opportunities 

Participates in internal/external audits with limited supervision 

Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures and FAR/DFARS requirements 

Ability to travel domestic less than 10% 

 

Qualifications You Must Have 

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience 

 

Qualifications We Prefer 

Demonstrated ability to think analytically, solve complex problems and convert complex data to actionable information 

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills 

Detail-oriented mindset to ensure accurate financial calculations and analysis. 

Willingness to make timely decisions and accurate judgements 

Ability to assess, prioritize and handle multiple proposals at the same time. 

Experience with SAP, BMW, PARS, ProPricer and MS Excel 

Functional knowledge of FAR, DFARs and General Accepted Accounting Principles 

Knowledge of U.S. Government Contracting Regulations 

 

 

What We Offer Benefits  

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:  

 

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees 

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option 

Tuition reimbursement program 

Student Loan Repayment Program 

Life insurance and disability coverage 

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning 

Adoption Assistance          

Autism Benefit 

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions 

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits 

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program 

And more!  

  

Maybe 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 customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

When you join our finance team, you’re joining a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. Our team supports 70,000 employees across the U.S. and around the globe. As a United Technologies Corp. subsidiary, we operate with our own business reporting structure, financial dashboards and earnings metrics. This reporting relationship allows finance team members to implement innovative tools for the aerospace market in a stand-alone business environment. At Collins Aerospace, you’ll be not only be advancing your career, you’ll be leaving your mark on the future of advanced technologies. 

*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 possibilities. 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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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