Material Estimating Sr. Manager – Production Programs

Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, CA

21h • Remote

About The Position

Material Estimating Sr. Manager – Production Programs What You Will Be Doing Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a strategic and results-driven Material Estimating Sr. Manager (L6) to lead production estimating activities in support of major programs. This role is responsible for driving the execution, quality, and compliance of material cost estimates across production proposals, ensuring alignment with enterprise estimating standards, regulatory requirements, and program objectives. The selected leader will play a critical role in strengthening estimating discipline, integrating cross-functional inputs, and enabling accurate, executable pricing strategies that support program performance and margin objectives. This role offers the opportunity to lead at the center of production program execution and pricing strategy, directly influencing affordability, risk posture, and program success. You will play a key role in advancing enterprise estimating capabilities while developing a high-performing team in a critical business function. Key Responsibilities Lead material estimating activities across production programs, ensuring delivery of accurate, compliant, and high-quality cost estimates Establish and execute estimating strategies aligned to program objectives, customer requirements, and enterprise standards Partner closely with Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Engineering to ensure integrated, executable proposal solutions Oversee workload prioritization, resource alignment, and proposal execution across the team Review and approve estimates for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with FAR, DFARS, and internal estimating system requirements Provide guidance on material cost analysis, supplier inputs, risk identification, and pricing strategy development Serve as a key interface with DCMA, DCAA, and customer representatives during fact-finding, audits, and negotiations Drive continuous improvement in estimating processes, tools, and data utilization, including alignment to enterprise transformation initiatives (e.g., 1LMX) Develop and mentor team members, building depth, capability, and succession within the material estimating function What’s In It For You From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Who You Are You are a strategic and results-driven leader with deep experience in material estimating and production program execution within a complex aerospace or defense environment. You bring strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of estimating practices, supplier cost analysis, and regulatory requirements such as FAR and DFARS, with the ability to deliver accurate, compliant, and executable cost estimates. You are a collaborative partner who works effectively across Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Engineering, while confidently engaging with customers and audit agencies. Known for your ability to lead high-performing teams, prioritize competing demands, and drive disciplined execution, you are equally passionate about developing talent and continuously improving estimating processes, tools, and data to strengthen overall business performance.

Requirements

• Experience in pricing and estimating for complex aerospace or defense programs, with emphasis on production proposals and material estimating
• Strong Experience with FAR, DFARS, TINA, CAS, and estimating system compliance requirements
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, prioritizing workload, and delivering results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Proven experience building and maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships and influence stakeholders
• Experience supporting audits, fact-finding, and negotiations with DCMA and DCAA
• Experience using analytical skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills, with experience translating data into actionable insights

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting production estimating within Aeronautics programs
• Deep understanding of Lockheed Martin estimating tools and processes (e.g., APTS, ProPricer)
• Recognized subject matter expertise in material estimating and supplier cost analysis
• Experience leading process improvements or transformation initiatives in a complex organization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect estimating outputs to program execution, risk, and financial performance
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• Lead material estimating activities across production programs, ensuring delivery of accurate, compliant, and high-quality cost estimates
• Establish and execute estimating strategies aligned to program objectives, customer requirements, and enterprise standards
• Partner closely with Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Engineering to ensure integrated, executable proposal solutions
• Oversee workload prioritization, resource alignment, and proposal execution across the team
• Review and approve estimates for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with FAR, DFARS, and internal estimating system requirements
• Provide guidance on material cost analysis, supplier inputs, risk identification, and pricing strategy development
• Serve as a key interface with DCMA, DCAA, and customer representatives during fact-finding, audits, and negotiations
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating processes, tools, and data utilization, including alignment to enterprise transformation initiatives (e.g., 1LMX)
• Develop and mentor team members, building depth, capability, and succession within the material estimating function

Benefits

• flexible work schedules
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed