Proposal Analyst Sr Security Clearance

Position: Proposal Analyst Sr with Security Clearance
Job Number 712428

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…