Centralized Material Estimating Analyst - Level 2 Security Clearance

Position: Centralized Material Estimating Analyst - Level 2 with Security Clearance
Job Number 714411

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. What's In It For You
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 an analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong interest in cost estimating and financial analysis. You enjoy working with data, understanding technical requirements, and collaborating across disciplines to build accurate and credible cost estimates. You communicate clearly, are comfortable working in a structured environment, and take pride in producing high-quality, compliant work. Motivated to grow your expertise, you bring a continuous-improvement mindset and are eager to contribute to program success through sound estimating practices and strong teamwork.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance, Business, or other related discipline
• Experience with data analytics and analysis
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, with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced or expert level
• Experience in Tableau
• Proven communication and leadership skills
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
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: Full-time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
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…