Proposal Analyst - E2

** Standard

Job Description *
* ** Centralized Material Estimating Analyst - Level 2*
* ** What You Will Be Doing*
* As a Centralized Material Estimating Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping the cost and pricing strategy for major programs by developing, validating, and maintaining accurate material cost estimates. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management to translate technical and program requirements into well-supported cost projections. Your work will directly support proposals, contract negotiations, and strategic business decisions, ensuring estimates are compliant, defensible, and aligned with customer and internal expectations.

** Key Responsibilities*
* - Develop and validate detailed material cost estimates in support of proposals, negotiations, and program execution.

- Create clear, auditable Basis of Estimates (BOEs) that align technical inputs, historical data, and program assumptions.

- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program teams to gather requirements and ensure cost accuracy and consistency.

- Analyze material requirements, supplier data, and cost drivers to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for cost improvement.

- Ensure estimating activities comply with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies and procedures.

- Support reviews, audits, and management briefings by providing cost rationale and responding to data requests.

- Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives by refining estimating processes, tools, and best practices.

** Basic Qualifications*
* - Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance, Business, or other related discipline from an accredited school

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Experience with data analytics and analysis

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Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced or expert level

** Desired Skills*
* - Pricing or functional estimating experience in materials, engineering, operations, and/or Sustainment

- Familiarity or experience with FAR, Part 15 proposal requirements

- Experience coordinating complex estimates with changing requirements

- Experience using proposal pricing systems or BOE tools such as, PROPRICER, APTS, or BOE other tool usage

- Experience in Tableau

- Proven communication and leadership skills

** Pay Information*
* ** Geo Zone Definition:
** Geo Zones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

+ Full-time salary range (GEOZONE
1): $74900.00 - $139100.00

+ Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA;
Pal Alto, CA;
New York City metropolitan area;
Newark, New Jersey; etc.

+ Full-time salary range (GEOZONE
2): $67400.00 - $125200.00

+ Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO;
King of Prussia, PA;
Stratford, CT;
Moorestown, NJ; etc.

+ Full-time salary range (GEOZONE
3): $59900.00 - $111300.00

+ Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX;
Orlando, FL;
Grand Prairie, TX;
Marietta, GA; etc.

+ Full-time salary range (GEOZONE
4): $53900.00 - $100100.00

+ Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR;
Lexington, KY;
Lufkin, TX; etc.

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

** Benefits offered:
** Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

+ Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

+ For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at…