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Proposal Analyst Sr - E3

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Hybrid
Denver, CO, USA
73K-135K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Denver, CO, USA
73K-135K Annually
Senior level
Leads complex F-35 engineering labor estimates and proposal pricing activities. Coordinates cost, schedule, and technical inputs; develops financial models, rate studies, cash-flow analyses, cost models, and bid strategies. Reviews estimates, presents findings to management, supports negotiations and audits, interfaces with JSFPO, DCMA, and DCAA, mentors junior analysts, and improves estimating policies and processes.
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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.


As a member of the F-35 Engineering Labor Estimating team, this individual will be responsible for creating, analyzing, reviewing, and obtaining complex estimates for the F-35 Program. The activities include overall estimate coordination & leadership; mentoring less experienced employees on all estimating business aspects; developing comparative analyses; presenting estimate data to management; providing consultation to management regarding estimating issues; interfacing with the JSFPO, DCMA, and DCAA; and performing special assignments when required.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from accredited school
Experience using proposal pricing systems such as APTS, BOE, or similar tool usage
Familiarity or experience with FAR, Part 15 proposal requirements
Experience coordinating complex estimates with changing requirements

Desired Skills

Functional estimating experience in materials, engineering, operations, and/or sustainment
Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced or expert level 


Experience with Artificial Intelligence tools to enable productivity
High attention to detail and ability to work with a large volume of data
Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills
Experience in Tableau 


Experience in Data Analytics

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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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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