Production Cost Estimating Senior Manager - Level 6

Production Cost Estimating Senior Manager - Level 6

Aeronautics Company

Texas

Job Code / Title : L4176 : Sr Mgr, Proposal Analyst

Production Cost Estimating Senior Manager Location : Fort Worth TX What You Will Be Doing As the Production Cost Estimating Senior Manager supporting the F-35 Program in Fort Worth, TX, you'll play a critical leadership role in shaping the financial success of one of the world's most advanced aircraft. You'll lead a high-performing team responsible for the development, oversight, and execution of cost estimating and pricing strategies that directly support F-35 production proposals. This position offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across the estimating organization. Key Responsibilities - Lead the strategic planning and execution of cost estimating activities for all F-35 production proposals. - Prioritize and manage team workload to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant proposal submissions. - Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on data analysis, estimate development, and process improvement. - Review and validate cost estimates to ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements. - Partner with internal stakeholders, external customers, and audit agencies to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the estimating process. - Champion the professional development and training of all estimating personnel to foster growth and strengthen organizational capability. - Drive process optimization and standardization across the estimating function to enhance efficiency and quality. What's In It For You From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

Who You Are You are a collaborative and strategic leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in developing others. You have a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of cost estimating principles, and the ability to balance business objectives with compliance requirements. You build trusted relationships across teams and know how to communicate complex financial data in a clear and actionable way. Above all, you're motivated by the opportunity to support the F-35 mission and contribute to the success of a world-class aerospace program. This position is in Fort Worth, TX Must be a US Citizen. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance after hire.

Desired skills F-35 proposal experience including direct interaction with F-35 Joint Program Office government Contracts personnel. Demonstrated leadership skills including excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to train, lead and direct team members. Proven ability to synthesize complex data and effectively communicate insights, recommendations to executive leaders Experience with LM Aeronautics proposal tool APTS, or similar proposal development tools. Experience with reviewing estimates / proposals for compliance with RFP, Government regulations per FAR, and internal processes. Experience supporting DCAA / DCMA audits

Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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.

Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance Secret

LMCareers Business Unit AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Program JSF

Department F71100 : Estimating Pgm Integrtn Dept-F

Job Class Finance

Job Category Experienced Professional

City, State Fort Worth-TX

City Fort Worth

Zip 76108

Relocation / Housing Stipend Available Possible

Req Type Full-Time

Direct / Indirect Direct

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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.

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $124,900 - $220,225. 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 $143,600 - $248,975. 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.