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RTX

Principal Specialist, Proposal Manager

RTX

. Lead the proposal lifecycle, including kickoff meetings, strategy sessions, reviews, and approval discussions as needed .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the proposal lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Global Trade and Legal requirements, and producing high-quality deliverables through effective collaboration and process improvements. Proficient in technical writing and document formatting, with a strong focus on meeting customer requirements and enhancing proposal development efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Proposal Development ManagementTechnical WritingMicrosoft Office ExpertiseProject ManagementAPMP Certification

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Hard Skills
Proposal Lifecycle ManagementDocument FormattingEditingPersuasive WritingProcess ImprovementCompliance StandardsContent DevelopmentMilestone ManagementResource ManagementSalesforce Familiarity
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationStrategic ThinkingAttention to DetailProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeProposal Management SoftwareAI Tools for Content Development
Certifications & Qualifications
APMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Aviation IndustryGlobal Trade ComplianceLegal ComplianceBusiness Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the proposal lifecycle, including kickoff meetings, strategy sessions, reviews, and approval discussions as needed
  • Manage proposal schedules, milestones, and resources while ensuring deadlines and quality standards
  • Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Product Management
  • Ensure alignment with Global Trade and Legal compliance requirements throughout the proposal process
  • Edit and format proposal documents for clarity, cohesion, and professional presentation
  • Ensure continuity across proposal deliverables, incorporate win strategies, and address customer requirements
  • Use Microsoft Office and proposal management software to produce high-quality deliverables
  • Identify and implement process improvements to improve proposal development efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Microsoft Office experience required, including advanced skills in Word and Excel for document formatting and publishing
  • Experience editing and formatting complex proposal documents for compliance and professional presentation
  • U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems
  • APMP certification preferred
  • Experience in technical and persuasive writing, editing, and publishing within complex business environments preferred
  • Familiarity with Salesforce preferred
  • Experience using AI tools for content development, including prompt creation and refinement preferred
  • Project management experience leading a project from start to finish preferred
  • Background in the aviation industry preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan with 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, and 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
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage