Manager, Estimating and Pricing

Date Posted: 2026-07-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. What You Will Do: F135 Proposal Pricing Manager Primary Responsibilities: Prepare and deliver completed TINA cost volumes to the proposal team in a deadline-driven, high visibility environment while maintaining the highest level of compliance Selected individual will be responsible for reviewing Basis of Estimates for accuracy and compliance Provide interactive support to the Contracts and Program Management Team during customer price negotiations Support proposal development in compliance with all Collins procedures and Government regulations Partner with Contracts, Production Control, Program Management and Cost Estimating Teams to develop detailed cost and price analysis for proposal development   Support all government requests and audits and be able to communicate effectively with the DCMA and DCAA organizations Ensure compliance with government regulations, Collins internal regulations and Collins pricing guidelines Develop, maintain and periodically audit compliance processes for direct and indirect government proposals Lead strategies for customer proposed profit levels and overall standard pricing ground rules Strategically partner with the Proposal Management Group to implement process improvements 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 Proposal Pricing and/or Compliance Auditing experience Experience in Military Pricing and/or US Government contract clauses (FAR, DFAR, TINA, etc.) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint) Qualifications We Prefer: Project management skills Experience working to meet deadlines Working knowledge of ProPricer Continuous and/or process improvement knowledge Knowledge of SAP What We Offer Benefits Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    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!   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.   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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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-bargainin