Centralized Material Estimating Analyst - Level 1

Centralized Material Estimating Analyst - Level 1 What You Will Be Doing

As a Centralized Material Estimating Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping the cost and pricing strategy for major programs by developing, validating, and maintaining accurate material cost estimates. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management to translate technical and program requirements into well-supported cost projections. Your work will directly support proposals, contract negotiations, and strategic business decisions, ensuring estimates are compliant, defensible, and aligned with customer and internal expectations.

• Develop and validate detailed material cost estimates in support of proposals, negotiations, and program execution.
• Create clear, auditable Basis of Estimates (BOEs) that align technical inputs, historical data, and program assumptions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program teams to gather requirements and ensure cost accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze material requirements, supplier data, and cost drivers to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for cost improvement.
• Ensure estimating activities comply with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies and procedures.
• Support reviews, audits, and management briefings by providing cost rationale and responding to data requests.
• Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives by refining estimating processes, tools, and best practices.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

You are an analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong interest in cost estimating and financial analysis. You enjoy working with data, understanding technical requirements, and collaborating across disciplines to build accurate and credible cost estimates. You communicate clearly, are comfortable working in a structured environment, and take pride in producing high-quality, compliant work. Motivated to grow your expertise, you bring a continuous-improvement mindset and are eager to contribute to program success through sound estimating practices and strong teamwork.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance, Business, or other related discipline.
• Experience with data analytics and analysis.

• Pricing or functional estimating experience in materials, engineering, operations, and/or Sustainment.
• Familiarity or experience with FAR, Part 15 proposal requirements.
• Experience coordinating complex estimates with changing requirements.
• Experience using proposal pricing systems or BOE tools such as PROPRICER, APTS, or BOE other tool usage.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced or expert level.
• Experience in Tableau.
• Proven communication and leadership skills.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $57,100 - $99,015. 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, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $49,700 - $87,515. 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.

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