Cost Estimator Sr / Lvl 3 / Ocala, FL

Job Description

Job Description:

You will be the Cost Estimator Sr for the Ocala Operations Cost Estimation team. Our team is responsible for delivering precise, data-driven cost and schedule insights that enable successful missile program delivery.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Cost Estimator Sr you will be responsible for turning engineering and manufacturing data into accurate cost models and pricing packages.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Review RFPs, bills of material, specifications, and schedules; coordinate inputs from engineering, manufacturing, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Analyze historical trend data, labor rates, overhead, and other variables to develop accurate cost estimates for new designs, modifications, and production runs.
• Build and maintain detailed cost models and Basis of Estimates (BOE) for labor, material, ODC, travel, and non-recurring effort.
• Generate comprehensive cost reports and pricing packages, highlighting cost-saving opportunities.
• Present final cost estimates, BOEs, and proposal outcomes to senior leadership and customers, including travel for contract negotiations.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, technically sophisticated professional who thrives on turning complex data into actionable cost insight. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on critical missile programs, and the chance to grow within a world-class manufacturing environment.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Ocala. Discover more about our Ocala, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires selected candidate must possess ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above from accredited school
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong financial/analytical/technical skills
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with learning curve theory and application
• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Desired skills

• Experience coordinating complex proposal estimates with changing requirements
• High attention to detail and ability to summarize large volume of complex data to influence executive decision making
• Experience using proposal estimating or pricing systems such as: EFS, BOE Pro, Twenty5, or equivalent
• Industrial Engineering, Financial data analytics, or related field
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

EEO

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.

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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.

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $69,900 - $123,280. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $80,400 - $139,380. 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.