Proposal Analyst Sr
Fort Worth, Texas & Additional Locations
Fort Worth, Texas; Marietta, Georgia
Job Responsibilities
Description:Proposal Analyst Sr
What You Will Be Doing
The Senior Proposal Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the development of Air Mobility and Maritime Missions (AMMM) New Business proposals, covering both Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) estimates. This high visibility role partners closely with engineering, supply chain, contracts, finance, and customer facing teams to develop accurate, data driven cost estimates and competitive pricing packages. The analyst’s output supports proposal submissions, contract negotiations, and long term program planning, ensuring our pricing remains defensible, profitable, and aligned with customer and corporate expectations.
Key Responsibilities
• Build and maintain detailed cost models for AMMM proposals (new business, commercial sales, ROM, firm).
• Generate pricing packages that balance competitiveness with margin targets.
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to support negotiation strategies.
• Partner with engineering to validate technical assumptions and bill of materials data.
• Work with supply chain to capture realistic sourcing, lead time, and risk information.
• Coordinate with contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Consolidate and curate historical cost, pricing, and performance data for benchmarking.
• Produce executive level dashboards and recommendation reports for senior leadership.
• Maintain proposal repositories and ensure version control.
• Drive standardization of pricing methodologies across the AMMM portfolio.
• Provide real time pricing support during negotiations and contract finalization.
• Balance remote work with occasional on site collaboration and domestic/international travel
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 strategic and detail-oriented professional with experience in cost estimating, pricing analysis, financial modeling, and proposal development. You thrive in a collaborative environment, partnering across engineering, supply chain, contracts, finance, and business development teams to develop accurate, data-driven pricing solutions. You possess strong analytical and problem-solving experience, are skilled at evaluating risks and opportunities, and can effectively communicate recommendations to leadership. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and adapt to evolving business and customer needs enables you to support successful proposal efforts and drive competitive growth.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 4 years experience in absence of a Bachelors Degree
- 5+ years of professional experience with at least 3 of those years being experience in a pricing / estimating related field, preferably in aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools,
especially Excel spreadsheets.
Desired Skills:
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and
communication skills; ability to translate complex
data into clear executive presentations.
- Estimating and/or Pricing Experience.
- Negotiations experience.
- Knowledge of the proposal process and BOEs.
- Understanding of Bill of Materials
- PROPRICER experience.
- Experience coordinating complex estimates with
changing requirements and deadlines.
Clearance Level: None
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.
Quote
“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.
