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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 (Intermediate-level) 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.
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 the Government, developing Program Management Estimates (PMEs), Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs) and Proposals, and supporting negotiations with the customer and Subcontractors.
This Proposal Manager (Intermediate-level) position requires close coordination of technical and schedule requirements with internal Lockheed Martin Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The Proposal Manager (Intermediate-level) must be able to work effectively in fast paced and dynamic environments and exert some influence on overall proposal objectives, with general direction and supervision.

Basic Qualifications:

· 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
· 3+ 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: 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 $85,500 - $150,765. 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.
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, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. 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.
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 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: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First