Production Cost Estimating Senior Manager - Level 6

Production Cost Estimating Senior Manager

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.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

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

Clearance Level : Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know :

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.