Job ID: 705767BR Date posted: Sep. 25, 2025
Description:Production Operations Proposal Engineer


You will be a Production Operations Proposal Engineer, responsible for supporting LM Aero (e.g., F35, IFG, ADP) Development, Production and Sustainment Proposals. This support includes accurate, timely and complete cost estimates with focus on the Technical, Production Engineering and Manufacturing aspects of the proposal. As a Production Operations Proposal Engineer, you’ll be part of a team supporting LM Aero success through effective Proposal Development and Negotiations.


What You Will Be Doing

Responsibilities Include:
• Participating in Proposal Kick-Off Briefings
• Deconstructing and/or Writing Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Collaborating with Internal and External Stakeholders
• Compiling, Analyzing and Validating Cost, Schedule, Performance and Technical Input
• Authoring Comprehensive Cost Estimates (e.g., BOEs), which are Defendable and Accurate
• Ensuring Compliance with Company and Government Proposal Policies and Procedures, including DFAR and FAR Requirements
• Supporting Management and/or Executive Leadership Reviews (e.g., EPP Reviews)
• Leading Production Operations Fact-Finding and Negotiations Activities
• Communicating with Government Customers
• Eventually, Active Secret Clearance

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Fort Worth, TX
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Basic Qualifications:
• Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Prod Ops/Engineering Estimator
• Experience working with Cross-Functional Disciplines, Teams and Departments
• Organized and Capable of Managing Multiple Projects under Tight Deadlines
• Experience in Project Management or Program Integration
Desired Skills:
Estimating/PM Knowledge and Experience
• Production/Aerospace/Defense Experience
• Labor or Material Estimating Experience
• Experience Developing and Implementing Proposal Strategies
• Experience Coordinating Complex Estimates with Changing Requirements
• Experience with TINA Compliant Proposals in accordance with FAR/DFAR within a DOD Environment
• Knowledge of Government Proposals, including Deconstructing Customer Requirements, and Contract Types (e.g., Payment Methods)
• Applying Cost Models and Historical Cost Data to Prepare Cost Estimates
• Experience with Government Customer Interface and Negotiations
• Ability to Perform in a Dynamic, Multi-Task Work Environment with Various Deadlines
• Experience with Contract Statements of Work (CSOWs) or Technical Statements of Work (TSOWs) Review and Input
• Experience with LM Aerospace Proposal Tools Suite (APTS) for BOE Authoring
• Project Management or Program Management Experience and Skills, including Defining Key Technical and Milestone Dependencies
• Excellent Organization, Communication, and Time Management Skills.
• Control Account Manager 101 (CAM) Training or Knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Knowledge of 1LMX
• Ability to Provide Recommendations, Solve Problems or Complete Tasks Independently


Technical/Manufacturing Knowledge and Collaboration

• Familiar with Aircraft Manufacturing Sequence Flows, including SWBs
• Familiar with Production/Manufacturing Systems and Manufacturing Processes
• Ability to Interpret Drawings, Schematics and Specifications
• Ability to Translate Basic and Complex Engineering or Manufacturing Processes for Basis of Estimate (BOE) Development
• Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills as Liaison among Stakeholders, including Production Operations SMEs (e.g., Mfg Eng, Mfg Test Eng, Indus Eng), Design Engineering, Estimating, CAMs, Program Management, Project Engineering and Contracts
• Familiarity with SAP, PDM, SFM/CAPP, Business Objects, Tableau
• Experience with AI Applications
• Advanced Excel concepts (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLookups/XLookups, SumIfs)
• Ability to Identify Risks to Capacity, Cost, Schedule or Performance
• Strong Analytical, Communication, or Interpersonal Skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite Applications
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First