Proposal Manager (Early-Career)

Job Description:

Description:The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other...
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At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed
Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and
builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to
make a difference in the world and every single
day we use our unique skills, talents and
experiences to design and build solutions to
some of the worlds hardest engineering
problems. Do you want to be part of a culture
that inspires employees to envision the
impossible, perform with excellence and build
incredible products? We provide the resources,
inspiration and focus-if you have the passion and
courage to dream big, then we want to build a
better tomorrow with you!
Are you looking for an exciting career at one of
the top Aerospace and Defense companies? Do
you have the dedication and passion to make a
significant contribution to mission success?
In this Proposal Manager (Early-Career)
role, you will be responsible for working as a
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
Acquisition/Proposal Lead focusing primarily on
future efforts/contracts and acquisition strategy
and NBAE.
The main role of the THAAD New Business Team
within the context of proposal development is to
provide leadership, oversight, and acquisition
strategy to the THAAD FMS, ACD, TPSC,
Production, and future contracts. This role will
lead and support other Proposal
Managers across the THAAD contracts to evolve program needs into a fully defined, on-contract
project with the U.S. Government. This involves
the entire acquisition life cycle from pre-coordination with Government, developing
Program Management Estimates (PMEs), Rough
Orders of Magnitude (ROMs) and Proposals, and
supporting negotiations with the customer and
Subcontractors.
This Proposal Manager (Early-Career)
position requires close coordination of technical
and schedule requirements with internal
Lockheed Martin
Subject Matter Experts. The Proposal Manager
(Early-Career) must be able to work effectively in
fast paced and dynamic environments, must be
able to learn across all business functions and
will support Staff level assignments.
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of professional experience.
Previous experience as an interface or representative to external customers/stakeholders.
Experience with managing budgets (such as CAM, Financial or Cost Analyst, etc.).
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills:
Previous experience with Request for Proposals (RFP) process and evaluation
4+ years of experience in project management, finance, systems engineering, and/or new business efforts
Strong organization, analytical, presentation, communications, and interpersonal skills
Proactive
Able to develop strategic process improvement for the assigned team and look for ways to implement in the organization.
Challenge driven leader with proven track record of meeting objectives and executing on commitments.
Ability to manage escalations and appropriately communicate to all stake-holders and executive staff
Familiarity with business processes (invoicing, billing, funding, etc.) in the context of prime and subcontracts
Experience with IDIQ contracts
Familiarity with THAAD weapon system elements, capabilities and CONOPS
Experience presenting to Senior Leadership
Ability to travel if/as needed
Active Secret clearance
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $63,800 - $112,470. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $73,400 - $127,075. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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 worlds 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

Previous experience with Request for Proposals (RFP) process and evaluation
4+ years of experience in project management, finance, systems engineering, and/or new business efforts
Strong organization, analytical, presentation, communications, and interpersonal skills
Proactive
Able to develop strategic process improvement for the assigned team and look for ways to implement in the organization.
Challenge driven leader with proven track record of meeting objectives and executing on commitments.
Ability to manage escalations and appropriately communicate to all stake-holders and executive staff
Familiarity with business processes (invoicing, billing, funding, etc.) in the context of prime and subcontracts
Experience with IDIQ contracts
Familiarity with THAAD weapon system elements, capabilities and CONOPS
Experience presenting to Senior Leadership
Ability to travel if/as needed
Active Secret clearance

Job Ident #: 79187583136

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/