Centralized Material Estimating Analyst - Level 1 - Entry Level

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* Description:

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* ** Centralized Material Estimating Analyst   Level 1*
* ** What You Will Be Doing*
* As a member of the Estimating and Pricing organization, the Centralized Material Estimating Analyst will support the development, analysis, review, and approval of material estimates for program proposals and initiatives  This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and compliant cost estimates by analyzing program requirements, developing material Basis of Estimates  BOEs , and supporting proposal activities throughout the estimating lifecycle  The position requires close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, and Program teams to develop high quality estimates that meet established proposal standards and support successful customer engagements, audits, fact findings, and negotiations

** Key Responsibilities*
* Develop, analyze, review, and obtain approval of material estimates for program proposals and initiatives

 Analyze program requirements and prepare detailed material Basis of Estimates  BOEs  

 Coordinate and support internal proposal reviews, customer audits, fact findings, and negotiations

 Partner with Value Stream Team personnel to develop BOEs with substantive task descriptions and sound estimating methodologies

 Ensure estimates meet established proposal quality standards and compliance requirements

 Collaborate extensively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, and Program organizations

 Develop Cost Estimating Relationships  CERs  based on auditable and repeatable data that serve as reliable predictors of future work

 Identify and analyze comparative historical data to establish valid and supportable bases of estimate

 Develop material pricing instructions and cost estimates for detailed bills of materials

 Interface with Program Offices, customer representatives, DCMA, and DCAA during proposal, audit, and review activities

 Present estimating data, analyses, and recommendations to management

 Support special projects and perform additional assignments as required

** 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 a detail oriented and analytical professional with a strong aptitude for cost estimating, data analysis, and cross functional collaboration  You excel at interpreting complex program requirements, developing accurate and defensible estimates, and utilizing data driven methodologies to support business decisions  You are comfortable working across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program teams while communicating effectively with management, customers, and government representatives  Your ability to balance technical analysis, proposal development, and stakeholder coordination enables you to contribute to high quality estimates that support successful program execution and business growth

 Must be a US Citizen  Must have the ability to obtain a Secret level clearance after hire  This position is available at our Fort Worth TX, Marietta GA, and Palmdale CA locations, with Fort Worth TX, being the preferred location

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* Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited institution

Experience with data analytics and analysis

 Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

** Desired

Skills:

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* Desired skills :

 Excellent written, oral, and task coordination skills

 SAP  Knowledge

 Estimating Experience

 Proposal cost estimator experience

 Knowledge of the proposal process and BOEs

 Current Secret or Top Secret clearance

Experience with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel spreadsheets

** 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:
** 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 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

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