About the role
Standard Job Description
Proposal Analyst Sr
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Senior Proposal Analyst, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy for AMMM (C-130J, C-5, and P-3) development and sustainment programs. As the pricing subject matter expert, you will develop accurate, data-driven cost estimates and pricing proposals that directly support competitive contract pursuits, customer negotiations, and long-term program success. This highly collaborative role partners with engineering, supply chain, contracts, finance, and customer-facing teams to deliver pricing solutions that align with customer requirements, business objectives, and corporate compliance standards.
Develops, plans & schedules proposals in accordance with estimating policy,Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) & Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) requirements, USG Bus. System Requirements & other govt. regulations. Shapes, develops & matures bus. case analyses & cost methods resulting in a comprehensive bid/price strategy. Develops initiatives to increase profitability & cashflow. Acts as the estimating lead on proposals compiling cost, schedule, & technical elements to development proposals in accordance with Request For Proposal (RFP) specs. Coordinates the collection of cost, scheduling, & performance elements from functional departments. Performs financial modeling & analyses related to major proposals, including rate studies & analysis, bus. case development, cash flow analysis, NPV & IRR & presents analyses & recommendations to leaders. Researches & analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts & determination of accuracy of functional estimates. Participates in should-cost & pricing reviews with mngmt & customer reps. Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team & interacts with DCAA /other audit agencies. Initiates process improvements to enhance productivity & efficiency within pricing & estimating functions. May provide day-to-day direction & guidance to less senior Proposal Analysts. Develops, communicates, & implements Estimating & Pricing policies/procedures, & conducts monitoring & surveillance activities to ensure that the policies/procedures are being thoroughly & consistently implemented. Possesses comprehensive written & oral communications skills to support proposal development activities, executive proposal reviews, fact-finding & negotiations, & interaction with DCAA/other audit agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, analyze, and deliver comprehensive cost estimates and pricing proposals for development and sustainment efforts across AMMM programs.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, and Program Management to gather inputs and build competitive pricing strategies.
- Prepare pricing packages and financial analyses that support proposal submissions, customer negotiations, and contract modifications.
- Ensure pricing methodologies are accurate, compliant, and aligned with customer requirements, government regulations, and company policies.
- Analyze historical data, cost trends, and program requirements to develop defensible cost estimates and identify financial risks and opportunities.
- Support long-range business planning by providing pricing recommendations and financial insights that influence strategic decision-making.
- Present pricing assumptions, cost analyses, and recommendations to program leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance proposal quality, pricing efficiency, and estimating processes.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 5 years experience in the absence of a Bachelors Degree
- 3+ years of experience in a pricing / estimating related field
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel spreadsheets.
- Familiarity or experience with FAR, Part 15 proposal requirements.
Desired Skills
- Estimating and/or Pricing Experience.
- Negotiations experience.
- Knowledge of the proposal process and familiar with Basis Of Estimates (BOEs).
- Current Secret clearance.
- PROPRICER experience.
- Excellent written, oral, and task coordination skills.
- Experience coordinating complex estimates with changing requirements and deadlines.
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones 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): $90600.00 - $168200.00 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): :$81500.00 - $151300.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$72500.00 - $134600.00Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$65200.00 - $121200.00Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; 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 least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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