Description: WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to support the U.S. Army and Air Force in their most critical missions. Our Material Estimating team plays a key role in capturing future business and t

ensuring our proposals are delivered on time and within budget by developing accurate and timely material cost estimates that meet government and corporate guidelines and Federal Acquisition Regulations.

THE WORK

As a Material Cost Estimator, you will be responsible for creating detailed material cost estimates using supplier quotes, price agreements, and historical data. You’ll collaborate with a team of estimators and work closely with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Sourcing to ensure estimates are completed with the highest level of accuracy and quality. You will also support negotiations with the U.S. Government and participate in customer audits as the subject matter expert for material estimates. Additionally, you’ll contribute to innovative process improvements and develop solutions to complex cost-estimating challenges.

WHO YOU ARE

You have a strong background in Material estimating, Finance or Supply Chain with experience with Department of Defense (DoD) contracting and a good understanding of bills of materials, material costing, and cost escalation. You excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are adept at managing multiple deadlines. Your ability to communicate effectively with senior managers and across functional teams makes you a valuable contributor to any project.

WHY JOIN US

At Lockheed Martin, you will be part of a team dedicated to solving complex problems and contributing to national security. You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact defense projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides an opportunity to shape processes, grow professionally, and make a difference in the success of our programs.

Basic Qualifications:

Candidate should have understanding of bill of material structures and have knowledge of the proposal process.

Strong Excel skills are a necessary strength as are analytical skills.

The preferred candidate should have a Digital Transformation Mindset.

Candidate must also be extremely detailed oriented, a strong communicator (verbal and written) and very well organized.

Master problem solving skills.

Excellent business acumen and ability to make business based decisions.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to work with all levels of management.

Desired Skills:

Bachelor's Degree

SAP experience

Sourcing, Finance or Operations knowledge/ background are desired

Knowledge of RMS estimating and pricing policies as well as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Security Clearance Statement: None

Clearance Level: None

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First