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# Principal Specialist, Proposal Manager (Remote)

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- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,800 - $165,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.Com
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us84e717b3c7b64b86afb741de6993bf98/eaa

## About the Role

* Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
 * Experience in managing proposal development processes, including planning, execution, and post-submission phases
 * 3+ years of experience in proposal management or a similar capacity
 * Experience with Microsoft Office required, including advanced skills in Word and Excel for document formatting and publishing
 * Experience in editing and formatting complex proposal documents to ensure compliance and professional presentation, * Certification in Association for Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) or formal Shipley & Associates training
 * Experience in technical and persuasive writing, editing, and publishing within complex business environments
 * Familiarity with Salesforce for opportunity tracking and sales collaboration
 * Experience using AI tools for content development, including prompt creation and refinement
 * Background in the aviation industry
 * Proficiency in proposal management tools such as Qvidian and VisibleThread

## Description

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
As a Proposal Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the success of business pursuits by leading the development of compliant, persuasive, and high-quality proposals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver proposals that articulate the capture strategy, win themes, and value propositions. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
What You Will Do

 * Lead the proposal lifecycle, including kickoff meetings, RFP reviews, outline development, requirements allocation, and author assignments
 * Manage proposal schedules, milestones, and resources, ensuring adherence to deadlines and high-quality standards
 * Coordinate and oversee content reviews to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with win strategies
 * Edit and format proposal documents, ensuring clarity, cohesion, and professional presentation
 * Facilitate key milestone reviews, including Pink, Red, and Gold Team assessments
 * Collaborate with Capture Team Leaders (CTLs) and subject matter experts to refine proposal themes and strategies
 * Support post-submission activities, such as clarification questions, oral presentation preparation, and after-action reviews
 * Ensure continuity across proposal deliverables, incorporating win strategies and addressing customer requirements effectively
 * Utilize tools such as Microsoft Office and proposal management software to produce high-quality deliverables, *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role., 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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