Proposal Analyst - Orlando, FL (HYBRID TELEWORK)

Job Description

WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work

WHO YOU ARE
The Proposal Analyst will support two market segments; Air and Commercial Solutions & Land and Maritime Solutions out of Orlando, FL. The candidate will drive pricing and estimating activities for proposals within the Training and Logistics Solutions (TLS) Line of Business. Working in a fast paced environment, the analyst leads the end to end cost development process- from RFP review through award and contract negotiations-across a variety of contract types (FFP, CPFF, IWTA, TINA compliant DCS, etc.). The role partners closely with program managers, finance, legal, and audit teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and competitive proposals. The Senior Proposal Analyst will be instrumental in delivering competitive, compliant, and profitable proposals that support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:
• Review RFPs and develop detailed proposal schedules and cost collection plans.
• Establish and maintain tools/processes for
gathering, consolidating, and accumulating cost
data.
• Apply appropriate rates, factors, and risk adjusted assumptions; calculate cash flows, profit to cost ratios, and return on sales metrics.
• Prepare and present cost and pricing
assumptions, pricing ground rules, and financial
summaries to senior leadership.
• Produce compliant cost volumes and
supporting documentation for DCAA, DCS, and
other audit agencies.
• Participate as a core member of the contract
negotiation team, providing pricing guidance and
supporting certification efforts.
• Conduct fact finding, support internal/external audits, and address audit findings.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, accuracy, and efficiency within pricing and estimating functions.

WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and well being are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• 1 or more years of experience in proposal
pricing/estimating, preferably in aerospace,
defense, or government contracting or experience in finance or accounting

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word

• Working knowledge of FAR, DCAA compliance, and cost accounting standards.

Desired skills

• Experience with multiple contract types
(FFP, CPFF, IWTA, TINA compliant DCS, etc.).

• Proficiency with cost modeling tools,
spreadsheets, and integrated proposal software.

• Working knowledge of FAR, DCAA compliance, and cost accounting standards.

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and
communication skills; ability to translate complex
data into clear executive presentations.

• Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy and
compliance.

• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and
manage multiple concurrent proposals.

• Collaborative team player with strong influence
and stakeholder management skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $60,600 - $106,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $69,700 - $120,750. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

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