Centralized Material Estimating Analyst - Level 3

Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, CA

12d • Remote

About The Position

As a Centralized Material Estimating Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial foundation of major programs by developing and validating high-quality material cost estimates. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management—to build accurate cost projections that support proposals, negotiations, and strategic business decisions. In this role, you will bring together data, requirements, and technical inputs to create defensible Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards. You will also serve as a subject-matter resource to teammates and stakeholders, helping drive consistency, accuracy, and excellence across the estimating function. You are a detail-oriented and analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You excel at translating complex program requirements into clear, accurate, and defensible material estimates, and you bring strong critical-thinking skills to every stage of the estimating process. You communicate effectively across engineering, supply chain, finance, and program teams, building strong partnerships to ensure alignment and accuracy. You’re comfortable presenting data to leadership, supporting audits, and defending your work with clarity and confidence. You take initiative, demonstrate sound judgment, and enjoy mentoring others to help elevate the team. With a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement, you approach challenges with curiosity, professionalism, and a desire to strengthen estimating processes across the organization. A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience. Must be a US citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance, Business, or other related discipline
• Experience with data analytics and analysis
• Must be a US citizen.
• This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• Must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and document complex material cost estimates in support of program proposals.
• Create, update, and maintain material BOEs that clearly define scope, methodology, assumptions, and rationale.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program teams to obtain accurate data and align on estimate requirements.
• Support internal proposal reviews, customer fact-finding, audits, and negotiations with DCMA, DCAA, and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare comparative analyses and cost-scenario evaluations to support decision-making and risk assessment.
• Present estimating approaches, data, and findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced estimators on estimating standards, tools, techniques, and compliance requirements.
• Lead or support estimating coordination activities for large or complex proposals, ensuring schedule alignment and deliverable quality.
• Perform special projects, cost studies, or process improvement efforts as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees