Proposal Analyst - Senior

Proposal Analyst - Senior

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The IGNITE Estimating team needs a strong Estimator to support the team. It's an exciting time to be a part of IGNITE. Market disruptors mean we need to find new ways of doing business, develop creative solutions, and drive innovation. We need talent to help shape the future of our programs. Do you want to learn how to leverage our performance history, contribute to the estimating strategy, to partner with all levels of leadership and cross-functional organizations to deliver value-add analysis that will result in proposal wins that shape the future of our business? The successful candidate will perform the following job duties :

• Develops, plans & schedules proposals for the Commercial Civil Space Line of Business - Orion Program in accordance with estimating policy, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) & Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) requirements, System Requirements & other govt. regulations.
• Shapes, develops & matures business case analyses & cost methods resulting in a comprehensive bid / price strategy.
• Develops initiatives to increase profitability & cashflow.
• Acts as the estimating lead on proposals compiling cost, schedule, & technical elements to develop proposals in accordance with Request For Proposal (RFP) specs.
• Coordinates the collection of cost, scheduling, & performance elements from functional departments.
• Performs financial modeling & analyses related to major proposals, including rate studies & analysis, business case development, cash flow analysis, and presents analyses & recommendations to leaders.
• Researches & analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts & determination of accuracy of functional estimates.
• Participates in pricing reviews with mgmt & customer reps.
• Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team & interacts with DCAA / other audit agencies.
• Initiates process improvements to enhance productivity & efficiency within pricing & estimating functions.
• Develops, communicates, & implements Estimating & Pricing policies / procedures, & conducts monitoring & surveillance activities to ensure that the policies / procedures are being thoroughly & consistently implemented.
• Possesses comprehensive written & oral communications skills to support proposal development activities, executive proposal reviews, fact-finding & negotiations, & interaction with DCAA / other audit agencies.

Strong Business / Financial Acumen

Estimating and / or Finance experience preferred

Demonstrated experience in driving complex issues or problems to successful closure

Strong business case analysis skills

Generally has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

Knowledge of Pricing & Estimating Tools such as genBOE and / or ProPricer

Strong work values Integrity, dependability, self-confidence, and a positive attitude are prized qualities on this team.

TS / SCI clearance

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.

Employee will work on-site full-time

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

TS / SCI