• Job Description

  Req#: 641062BR
  The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space
  
  At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design, and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
  
  Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.
  
  
  
  What does this role look like?
  
  
  Did you ever think that you could work for a company and actually have an impact on programs that are working on putting astronauts on Mars, creating 3D printed satellites, launching payloads that learn in orbit, or that are developing national defense systems? Lockheed Martin Space technology connects millions of people around the world and we’re accelerating tomorrow’s breakthroughs to help our customers stay ahead in an ever-changing world. We’re shaping the space technologies of tomorrow, today. At Space, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. At Space we value your skills, training, and education.
  
  Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment.
  
  
  
  This role will offer you the following daily challenges:
  
  
  As a Proposal Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing complex supplier proposals within the Space Business Area of Lockheed Martin.
  
  This position will be responsible for the execution and shaping of the Material Cost Estimating (MCE) effort(s) supporting LM Space proposals. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to, collaborating with engineering and make/buy part planners in the development and pricing of small-to-mid-sized Bills of Material with a mix of requirement types, obtaining price information via historical system data and/or new quotations, supporting system architecture effort(s), and enhancing value through your contributions to the material acquisition strategy. You’ll support reviews, fact-finding sessions, and audits LM internal as well as DCAA/DCMA) related to the material inputs.
  
  The successful candidate will be able to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems independently or as part of a team and with limited direction or oversight.
  
  Although this position does support some teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Denver, CO and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate. To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
  • 2+ years of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Masters's degree.
  • Prior professional experience in supply chain management, procurement, contracts, estimating, pricing, and/or subcontract management.
  • Prior professional experience in pricing, and
  estimating concepts and principles. To be successful, ideally, you should also have:
  
  • Self-motivated, takes initiative
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
  • Ability to analyze a problem and recommend solutions
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Detail-oriented; team player
  • Proactive and organized nature
  • Ability to successfully interact with various functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.) in obtaining and providing information
  • Willingness to work additional hours as required in support of an aggressive proposal schedule
  • Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Experience in or Knowledge of:
  o Financial aspects of proposal pricing
  o Material Planning
  o Material Estimating
  o Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  o Indentured Parts List (IPL)
  o Requirements associated with FAR 15 Certified Cost or Pricing Data
  o Use of SAP systems/LM Procure to Pay (LMP2P)
  Ability to support fact-finding exercises as needed to review basis of price/cost trends and development of key cost indicators.
  • Ability to review Supplier proposals for Compliance with FAR and LM requirements.
  • Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
  
  
  
  PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
  
  • By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  
  
  
  Benefits of Employment:
  
  
  
  Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
  
  Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.
  
  
  
  To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.
  
  
  We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as African American Council for Excellence (AACE), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes
  
  At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future! Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

• About the company

  Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

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