Stinger Proposal Lead

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M13 ~ 3601 E Britannia Dr ~ BRITANNIA M13

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as a Stinger Proposal Lead, in Short Range Air Defense (SRAD), who is ready to take on a new challenge with a high degree of responsibility in a growing and evolving business environment.  The Stinger Proposal Lead drives the development, execution, and compliance of proposals while managing cross-functional collaboration, developing talent, ensuring alignment with policies, and providing updates to leadership to drive organizational success.  They will be responsible for leading a proposal team supporting the development of proposals within the Stinger portfolio to meet or exceed metrics and performance benchmarks to maximize the effective use of investment dollars.  This role reports to the Stinger Director.

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

What You Will Do

• Lead the development, delegation, and execution of proposals, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer requirements.
• Oversee and ensure all proposals comply with company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic thought leadership to develop innovative proposal solutions that provide affordable pricing to customers while also achieving business and enterprise goals.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering professional growth, mentorship, and talent development.
• Maintain cross-functional interconnectivity by working in tandem with other projects and proposals to ensure seamless integration and alignment.
• Create and present briefs, status updates, and key deliverables to leadership and stakeholders as required.
• Ensure efficient communication and collaboration across leadership teams, fostering transparency and alignment on project goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance proposal efficiency and effectiveness.
• Optimize processes and practices and contribute to country strategy considerations resulting in value-added capability insertion opportunities
• Drive team accountability while promoting a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence.
• Provide issue resolution and escalation of issues to Program and Functional Leads
• Act as a liaison between proposal teams and senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment and effective decision-making.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 12 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and minimum 10 years of experience is required
• Prior experience supporting development of proposals for production programs, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage the proposal development process from start to finish, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions
• Experience balancing prioritization, cost, and schedule constraints within a proposal effort
• Experience in US or FMS and Proposal Leadership (e.g., TINA compliance, Offset/Industrial Participation, Government Requests for Information (RFIs), etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Expert knowledge/experience in both FMS and DCS Proposal Leadership (e.g., TINA compliance, Offset/Industrial Participation, Government Requests for Information (RFIs), etc.)
• Be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, able to balance multiple priorities and manage multicultural dynamics.
• Skilled in communications, team building and conflict resolution and relationship management to create an effective partnering environment that includes credibility, respect, and trust.
• Understanding of the proposal process, financial metrics, estimate of cost (EAC’s), and DFAR compliance

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

This position is an onsite role, located in Tucson, AZ

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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-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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