Manager, Estimating and Pricing (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 203000 - 203000

Posted on: 12-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids IA 400 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Collins Aerospace is offering an exciting opportunity for aManager Estimating and Pricingto join our growing and dynamic Mission Systems Pricing and Cost Estimating team. As a Pricing Analyst you will play a key role in developing innovative proposals for both the Navy and Air Force helping shape the future of defense technology within our Ejection & Propulsion this position youll lead the development of complex financial summaries providing senior management with essential insights for strategic business decisions. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams promoting collaboration innovation and effective decision-making. Your expertise in cost burdening and fee application will ensure accuracy in the buildup of proposal cost/price while setting the foundation for successful fact-findings and negotiations. Youll lead the proposal team in identifying and quantifying risks and opportunities and guide them through internal and external audits with confidence. Your attention to detail will be vital in ensuring compliance with internal policies procedures and regulatory requirements establishing a culture of excellence within the organization.

This role will be performed Onsite and can be worked at one of the following Collins Aerospace locations:

Cedar Rapids IA
Fairfield CA
Colorado Springs CO

What You Will Do

Compiles cost schedule and technical elements in the development of very complex proposals in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for submission in response to request for proposal (RFP)

Thoroughly understands cost burdening and fee application to accurately build up proposal cost/price

Prepares complex financial summaries performs detailed analysis and breaks down complex information into key takeaways allowing Senior Management to make informed business decisions

Partners with contracts and is capable of leading customer fact-finding negotiations and DCAA/DCMA audits

Collaborates with leadership and various functional teams to gather information share insights and facilitate informed decision-making

Assesses the financial implications of pricing strategies and ensures accuracy and integrity of current cost and pricing data

Leads the proposal team in identifying assessing and quantifying proposal risks and/or opportunities

Participates in internal/external audits with limited supervision

Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures and FAR/DFARS requirements

Ability to travel domestic less than 10%

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

Qualifications We Prefer

Demonstrated ability to think analytically solve complex problems and convert complex data to actionable information

Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills

Detail-oriented mindset to ensure accurate financial calculations and analysis.

Willingness to make timely decisions and accurate judgements

Ability to assess prioritize and handle multiple proposals at the same time.

Experience with SAP BMW PARS ProPricer and MS Excel

Functional knowledge of FAR DFARs and General Accepted Accounting Principles

Knowledge of U.S. Government Contracting Regulations

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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!

Maybe eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger A team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilian military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be.

Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team youll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge Join our mission today.

When you join our finance team youre joining a team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond. Our team supports 70000 employees across the U.S. and around the globe. As a United Technologies Corp. subsidiary we operate with our own business reporting structure financial dashboards and earnings metrics. This reporting relationship allows finance team members to implement innovative tools for the aerospace market in a stand-alone business environment. At Collins Aerospace youll be not only be advancing your career youll be leaving your mark on the future of advanced technologies.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

The salary range for this role is 101000 USD - 203000 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 candidates 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-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 companys 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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Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids IA 400 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is requir...