Independent Cost Analyst Sr

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be an Independent Cost Analyst Sr, serving as an analyst at our Grand Prairie, TX location, performing assessments in support of Proposals and CSRs. You will develop independent cost positions for proposals and quarterly CSRs. You will present that information to executive leadership to enable more informed decisions on the financial risks and sensitivities of both new business pursuits and active contracts. As an Independent Cost Evaluation analyst, you will be responsible for applying your skills and experience to independently evaluate risks and opportunities for various programs and proposals in support of the executive decision-making process.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or higher from accredited college in a related discipline.
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
Strong in Microsoft Office Suite Products with an emphasis on Excel.
Strong financial modeling skills.
Effective presentation and communication skills.
Demonstrated analytical skills through experience within F&BO functions (Contracts, FP&A, Program Finance, Estimating, Independent Cost Evaluation or any other related areas).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Lockheed Martin MFC product portfolio.
Experience building cost/risk spreadsheet models.
Experience with the LM proposal process and/or CSR process.
Familiarity with different contract types (FFP, FP, CP, etc.).
Ability to summarize complex data to present to leadership.
LM Data Systems Experience (SAP, EFS, ProPricer, Oracle, etc.).
Experience with the principles of statistics/regression analysis.
Technical acumen or experience in engineering or data science/analytics.
Familiarity with the 1LMX rate structure.

Responsibilities

Prepare Independent Cost Evaluation assessments based on historical data.
Evaluate the scope of work, supplier proposals, schedule, and technical data.
Identify similar-to historical programs and develop metrics to create a nominal and conservative position.
Identify risks and opportunities to the proposal team.
Reconcile estimate and support all levels of EPP reviews.
As a part of the quarterly CSR process, evaluate technical, cost, and schedule risks along with historical trends to provide nominal and conservative positions for on-going programs.
Work with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance & Business Operations (F&BO).
Present the quarterly positions to various levels of leadership within MFC and also the Corporate Independent Cost Evaluation Director.
Support projects within the Independent Cost Evaluation team to improve financial models, methodologies, and metrics.