Proposal Analyst Sr - E3

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

What is the mission?

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.

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 (LM).

• Create LM Space proposals, cost and pricing data , and all other factors provided in support of the proposal.
• Confer with suppliers and analyze supplier operations to determine factors that affect price.
• Confer with LM Buyers and Technical Evaluators to ensure analysis accurately reflects findings.
• Prepare reports and charts that present findings, and support supplier negotiations as needed.

Basic Qualifications

To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education,
• 5+ years of professional experience,
• Previous professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, proposal, and/or Category Management),
• Demonstrated ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing, and estimating concepts and principles,
• Demonstrated ability to conduct fact-finding exercises as needed to review basis of price/cost trends and development of key cost indicators,
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite - specifically Excel.

To be successful, ideally, you should also have:

• Self-motivated, takes initiative
• Highly developed critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Possess excellent 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.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Ability to analyze a problem and recommend solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate departmental and program messages effectively to both LM personnel, as well as the customer.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast paced environment.
• Detail oriented.

Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.