Job ID: 674862BR Date posted: Dec. 03, 2024
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space!

Do you have a passion and dream to be a difference maker? Are you looking for a growth opportunity where you can contribute to a very important mission? Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems.

It's an exciting time to be a part of the Space Business Area. Market disruptors mean we need to find new ways of doing business, develop creative solutions, and drive innovation. The Central Estimating team is looking for talent to help shape the future of LM Space business. Do you want to drive technical advancement within proposal estimation tools across the enterprise, collaborate across all LM Space Line of Businesses to enhance estimating strategy, to partner with all levels of leadership and cross-functional organizations to deliver value-add analysis that will result in the new business wins that shape the future of our business?

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join the LM Space Central Estimating organization which is responsible for the LM Space Estimating Business System. The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic guidance to proposal teams and management throughout proposal development, negotiation and certification activities to ensure proposals are delivered in accordance with estimating policy, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) & Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) requirements, System Requirements & other govt. regulations.
• Unique opportunity to engage with leadership across all Lockheed Martin Business areas, Space Lines of Businesses and Major Functional Organizations
• Drive enhancement initiatives to LM Space’s Estimating Business System, proposal strategies and practices through oversite of changes in government acquisition regulation, policy and practice
• Develops and leads initiatives to enhance/streamline proposal processes and tools across Lockheed Martin enterprise, Space Lines of Business and across functional organizations
• Analyzes and presents Estimating System health and performance through implementation of performance metrics, surveillance programs, and mitigating/corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver training for the proposal community across Space Lines of Business and Major Functional Organizations focused on standards and tools to achieve high quality and fully compliant products for our customers

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing team is on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the world’s most challenging problems. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!
Basic Qualifications:
• Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements, apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with estimating systems or proposal development or data analytics
Desired Skills:
• Bachelors and/or advanced degree in Business, Economics, Math, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics or other related field
• Estimating experience in aerospace & defense, construction, manufacturing or related industry
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Strong working knowledge of ProPricer, genBOE, Power Query and/or Alteryx
• Understanding of estimating governance and compliance
• Experience supporting DCAA / DCMA audits
• Strong working knowledge of Tableau
• Ability to work with parametric estimating techniques or data analytics
• Current DoD TS clearance and/or TS/SCI clearance
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $71,000 - $136,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $81,600 - $153,800. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First