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Job Title

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.

Job Description

The National Security Space (NSS) Estimating team needs a strong Estimator to support the team. It's an exciting time to be a part of NSS. 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 NSS Line of Business - 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 written & oral communications skills to support proposal development activities, executive proposal reviews, fact-finding & negotiations, & interaction with DCAA/other audit agencies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, communication, or interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with MS office suite applications
• Proactive, self-starter with motivation to perform with excellence
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Desired Skills:

• Strong Business / Financial Acumen
• Estimating and/or Finance experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in driving complex issues or problems to successful closure
• Strong work values - Integrity, dependability, self-confidence, and a positive attitude are prized qualities on this team
• TS/SCI clearance
• 2+ years of related experience

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

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.
• Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• 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.
• 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 $60,600 - $106,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location.
• 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.

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.