GSS Cybersecurity Senior Estimator (Sponsor Clearance)

About the role

The cybersecurity team at RTX is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Estimator to support our team 100% onsite at our facility in Tucson, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost estimates based on proposal requirements and the scope of work, while providing comprehensive GSS Cybersecurity support from proposal to startup and sustainment.
• Collaborate with the Capture Team, Engineering, and Digital Technologies (DT) to document functional requirements and translate them into GSS Cybersecurity Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Validate and analyze actuals, ensuring consistency in task descriptions and a sound estimating approach.
• Communicate effectively with leadership levels to revise proposals based on feedback and ensure timely submissions.
• Train, mentor, and educate less experienced GSS Cybersecurity professionals, including estimators, on BOEs, proposal processes, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) practices.
• Manage changes in the GSS Cybersecurity scope of work and ensure they are accurately reflected in BOEs.

Requirements

• Typically a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• 2 years of experience in proposal estimation, project management, or a related role, preferably within the cybersecurity sector.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and other government procurement regulations related to bid/cost proposals.
• Experience in estimation tools and software.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance PRIOR TO START is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Knowledge of contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), BOEs, and cybersecurity processes and practices.
• Experience with contract negotiation and management.
• Relevant certifications such as APMP, CISSP, CISM, or PMP.
• Control Account Management (CAM), Earned Value Management (EVM), or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
• Familiarity with APEX/SAP Managed Programs finance module and Business Warehouse or similar systems.
• Understanding of industry regulations and standards (e.g., NIST, DAAPM, JSIG).

Benefits

RTX offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Specific details about benefits are contingent upon the specific business unit and the position.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 - $204,500 annually.

Schedule

This is an Onsite role, meaning employees will work primarily onsite.