Proposal / Estimating Manager

Job ID: 688172BR Date posted: Mar. 03, 2025
Description: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.

Manages the development, planning/scheduling of proposals in accord with estimating policy as well as Federal Acquisition Regulations(FAR) & Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) requirements, USG Bus. System Requirements & other govt. regulations. Responsible for coordinating employee recruitment, selection/training, performance assessment, assignments, salary, & recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the compilation of cost, schedule, & technical elements in the development of proposals in accord with request for proposal (RFP) specs. Monitors the coordination, collection & accumulation of cost, schedule & performance elements from functional departments. Ensures comprehensive bid/price strategies are aptly shaped, developed, matured & cost methods are appropriate. Manages the development of initiatives to increase profit & cashflow. Duties may include financial modeling & analyses, including rate studies/analysis, bus. case development, cash flow analysis, NPV & IRR & present analyses/recommendations to leaders. Directs research & analysis of historical data & development of cost models to support proposals and determine accuracy of functional estimates. Participate in should-cost/pricing reviews with mngmt & customer reps. Member of the contract negotiating team. Represents the estimating organization with other functions & interacts with DCAA/other govt. agencies. Directs & manages process improvements. Develops, communicates, & implements Estimating & Pricing policies/procedures, & conducts monitoring & surveillance activities to ensure that the policies/procedures are implemented. Possesses comprehensive written & oral communications skills to support proposal development activities, executive proposal reviews, fact-finding & negotiations, & interaction with DCAA/other audit agencies.

Benefits of Employment:

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.
Basic Qualifications:
– 5+ years of Proposal or Estimating or Business experiences.
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
– Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple partners and customers, and prioritize deliverables for the team.
– FBM Program Experience.
– Knowledge in GENBOE and ProPricer.
– Top Secret Clearance.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
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. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
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. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9×80 every other Friday off
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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