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Lockheed Martin · 17 hours ago

Senior Estimating Analyst

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, seeking a Senior Estimating Analyst to lead cost volume efforts on proposals. The role involves guiding proposal teams, developing cost estimates, and participating in contract negotiations, primarily for missile defense programs.

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Responsibilities

Serves as Estimating and Cost Volume leader on medium to large proposals within the SMD LOB
Provides guidance to the proposal team from analyzing the Request for Proposals (RFP), to organizing the cost volume, through color team and required management reviews
Candidate will develop, plan, and schedule proposal activities in coordination with proposal acquisition managers and Contracts
Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of a proposal in accordance with RFP specifications, TINA, FAR, DFAR and company policies and procedures
Will analyze and compile historical data, build cost models and assist in the development of cost estimates to support quick turn pricing exercises
Participates in fact-finding meetings and pricing reviews with management and the customer
Member of the contract negotiating team
Candidate will assist junior members of the team with their proposals, training new employees, and conduct independent peer reviews of team members cost volumes and perform rates and pricing reviews

Qualification

Cost VolumeProposal DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisAdvanced ExcelAerospace/Defense ExperienceFAR/DFARNegotiation ExperienceData AnalysisCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Cost Volume, Proposal, contracts, estimating, financial analysis, or any other related finance experiences
Ability to analyze and compile data, build cost models in order to assist in the development of independent cost estimates for programs and products
Strong Microsoft skills and analytical abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to obtain a secret clearance (US citizenship required.)

Preferred

Experience in the aerospace/defense industry
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or related discipline
Advanced Excel skills
Negotiation Experience
Knowledge of learning curves development and implementation
Termination and Debit/Credit Proposal Experience
Understanding of the Material Estimating process
Current Secret or Top Secret clearance
8+ years of related experiences
Must have a good understanding of proposal compliance
Working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, and TINA

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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