Proposal and Affordability Subcontract Manager

Description:

You will be the Proposal and Affordability Lead for the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team. You will be responsible for driving proposal efforts and affordability initiatives for the Advanced Threat Warning Sensors (ATWS) program, ensuring timely and compliant proposal submissions that meet government regulations and program commitments.

What You Will Be Doing

As the GSC Proposal and Affordability Subcontract Manager you will be responsible for leading GSC proposal efforts, developing supplier RFP templates, and coordinating cost analysis and negotiation strategies. You will also drive affordability initiatives, managing the affordability pipeline, and creating step-down plans to meet program targets.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Organizing and overseeing GSC proposal activities, including timely submissions and compliance with regulations

* Developing supplier RFP templates and leading central procurement proposal kickoff meetings

* Coordinating cost analysis and negotiation strategies, including historical cost data analysis and trend modeling

* Managing affordability pipeline, ensuring initiatives move through execution into savings realization

* Creating step-down plans to meet program affordability targets and negotiated positions.

* Collaborating with internal and external customers, including Sr. Management and customer representatives

* This role requires at least 2 days per week onsite in the Orlando, FL office

Why Join Us

You thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where your analytical expertise directly influences mission‑critical outcomes. In this role you'll have visibility with senior leaders, the autonomy to shape cost‑saving strategies, and the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge ATWS technology that protects national security. We value innovative thinkers who balance rigor with creativity, and we reward those who deliver results with competitive compensation, professional development, and a supportive, mission‑focused culture.

Ready to lead proposal excellence and drive affordability breakthroughs? Apply today and be a catalyst for success in a world‑changing program.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

* Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS, with experience applying these regulations in a a procurement or acquisition environment.

* SAP Experience

* Working knowledge of standard contract types

* Team oriented with demonstrated organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired

Skills:

* Proposal experience

* Affordability experience

* Risk Management Experience

* Experience with coaching/mentoring

* Cost Analysis training

* Lean Six Sigma Trained/Certified

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…