Proposal Analyst Sr
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:Proposal Analyst Sr
Location: Fort Worth TX
What You Will Be Doing
As a Senior Proposal Analyst, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial foundation of F-35 development and sustainment programs. You will serve as a pricing expert, partnering with engineering, supply chain, contracts, finance, and customer-facing teams to develop accurate, data-driven cost estimates and pricing packages. Your work directly supports proposal submissions, contract negotiations, and long-term program planning, ensuring our pricing approaches are competitive, defensible, and aligned with customer and corporate expectations. This is a high-visibility role that demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence across functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, analyze, and refine labor, material, and other direct cost estimates to support complex proposals for F-35 development and customer programs.
- Prepare well-supported pricing packages that align with program requirements, cost principles, and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with engineering, material estimating, supply chain, contracts, finance, and program teams to ensure accuracy and consistency across all proposal inputs.
- Perform in-depth cost analyses, evaluate historical data, and apply estimating methodologies to support defensible pricing strategies.
- Support internal reviews, customer fact-finding, and negotiations by providing clear rationale, documentation, and expert insight into cost elements.
- Ensure compliance with internal estimating policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit requirements.
- Contribute to pricing process improvements, cost-modeling enhancements, and cross-functional integration efforts.
- Provide guidance to junior analysts and assist with knowledge sharing across the team.
What’s In It For You
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.
Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented, analytical professional who excels at transforming complex data into clear, accurate, and defensible cost estimates. You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy partnering with engineering, supply chain, finance, and contracting teams to solve problems and build strong pricing solutions. You communicate with clarity and confidence, whether you’re presenting data, supporting audits, or walking leadership through pricing rationales. You bring a strong understanding of cost analysis, proposal development, and government pricing requirements, and you’re committed to producing high-quality work that supports program success. Above all, you take pride in delivering precision, fostering teamwork, and contributing to the broader mission behind the F-35 program.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 5 years experience in the absence of a Bachelors Degree
- 3+ years of experience in a pricing / estimating related field
Desired Skills:
- Excellent written, oral, and task coordination
skills.
- Estimating and/or Pricing Experience.
- Negotiations experience.
- Knowledge of the proposal process and BOEs.
- Current Secret or Top Secret clearance.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools,
especially Excel spreadsheets.
- PROPRICER experience.
- Familiarity or experience with FAR, Part 15 proposal requirements.
- Experience coordinating complex estimates with
changing requirements and deadlines.
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: 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 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: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.