COMPLETE ME BACE Proposal Estimating Specialist (Hybrid) - PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Date Posted:

2023-11-02

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. 

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.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Job Summary:

The Military Engines Business Acquisition Center of Excellence (BACE) team is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified team member for a Proposal Estimating Specialist. This position is in the BACE Estimating Organization which provides estimation expertise through the development of comprehensive, compliant, and timely Basis of Estimates (BOEs) which meet customer requirements​ and support proposal development through sweep / certification process. This team member will work with subject matter experts (SMEs) in the development of quality estimates to substantiate Pratt & Whitney’s price on it’s most state of the art, competitive Military Engine programs. Attention to detail and strong support during the fact finding, negotiation, sweep, and contract award process are all key elements to an effective competitive position. This role necessitates close coordination with key stakeholders including the Proposal Manager, Business Acquisition Team (BAT), Program Management Office (PMO), Program Finance Services (PFS), Pricing and Contracts.

This role is hybrid and will require onsite support in East Hartford, CT to support classified proposals and ROMs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development of estimates by working closely with SMEs to:

• 1) understand the proposal strategy as determined by the Proposal Manager
• 2) identify and analyze applicability to similar contractual efforts for historical reference through the examination of historical SAP data
• 3) develop comprehensive estimation language that meets FAR compliance, department standards, internal and external customer requirements
• 4) collaborate with SME to validate estimation methodology for accuracy, quality, compliance, and alignment to proposal strategy
   
• Work with SMEs to coordinate responses to customer requests for information (RFIs) on estimates and other fact-finding requests by ensuring comprehensive, accurate and on time replies to the program 
• Support proposal negotiation activities
• Evaluate, develop, and implement solutions leading to a thorough and timely proposal submittal 
• Act as the BACE Estimation point of contact in proposal reviews
• Manage closure of SME certification of BOEs and proposal TINA sweep process
• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders such as the Proposal Manager and broader estimation team through effective communication
• Create and update estimation procedures and standard work
• Identify opportunities for improvement and be a change agent for the business acquisition process (BAP)
• Demonstrate ability to consistently meet deadlines in a schedule driven environment

Core Competencies:

• Project management and collaboration skills with ability to lead by influencing without direct authority

• Organized and detail oriented with strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work well in teams, with peers and management; effective interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated self-initiative and accountability
• Enthusiasm with drive to continuously learn new things
• Ability to efficiently and effectively handle multiple shifting priorities while meeting deadlines
• Customer focus
• Highly adaptable and flexible

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in logistics support or program/project/proposal execution; or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in engineering, logistics, finance, or business management is preferred.
• Knowledge of military customers, FAR/DFAR, systems/project engineering concepts and practices, government proposals, SAP, ProPricer and Lean Methodologies are considered a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) a plus.

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:

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that the responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

RTX 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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