Estimating Manager

Description:

Estimating Manager

Location:

Fort Worth TX

What You Will Be Doing

Manages the development, planning/scheduling of proposals in accordance with estimating policy as well as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) & Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) requirements, USG Bus. System Requirements & other govt. regulations

Key Responsibilities

* This position will lead the IFG (Integrated Fighter Group) F-22 Estimating & Pricing team. Your team will provide Estimating & Pricing support from pre-RFP activities through proposal negotiations. You will prioritize team workload; assist team members in data analysis and error correction; review estimates to ensure compliance with established procedures required for proposal adequacy; ensure proper training and development of Estimating personnel;

lead interface with F-22 Program personnel and leaders.

* Provide training and mentoring to all levels of estimators and pricing analysts to ensure organizational capabilities are met and individual growth is accomplished. Developing relationships is critical to the success of this role, so you are committed to excellence and detailed oriented.

* Develops, communicates, & implements Estimating & Pricing policies/procedures, & conducts monitoring & surveillance activities to ensure that the policies/procedures are implemented.

* Superior presentation skills: the development of complex Excel-based cost models is crucial for strategy development, Leadership Team pricing reviews and submission.

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 strategic and detail-oriented pricing leader with a strong understanding of government contracting, including FAR and DFARS requirements. You bring proven experience developing and leading complex proposals, with the ability to translate technical, schedule, and cost inputs into competitive pricing strategies. You are highly analytical, with advanced Excel skills and a talent for building robust cost models that support decision-making and executive-level reviews.

Known for your leadership and mentorship, you invest in developing others while fostering strong, collaborative relationships across teams. You thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance, and you are confident communicating insights and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, Economics, Marketing or related discipline

* Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance

* Experience leading large cost teams in very dynamic environments with strong Proposal Management skills

* Experience with thorough compliance reviews on pricing and associated support documentation

* Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and other Government Procurement regulations as they pertain to Bid/Cost proposals

* Experience briefing multiple levels of Management

* Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and other MS Offices software (PowerPoint & Word)

* Experience in proposing different contract types (CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, FPIF, T&M, Incentive Fee) with an understanding of financial implications on program implementation of each contract type

Desired

Skills:

* Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and mentor a team of estimating and pricing analysts

* Experience working on LM Aeronautics proposals and with LM Aeronautics proposal tool APTS, or similar proposal development tools.

* Able to work both independently (self-guided) and as an integral team member in a highly dynamic work environment

* Ability to effectively manage organizational assignments and resources

* Demonstrated ability to think strategically while being detailed oriented

* Experience with reviewing estimates / proposals for compliance with RFP, Government regulations per FAR, and internal…