Pricing & Cost Estimating Strategy Intern

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Summer 2026 Pricing & Cost Estimating Strategy Intern. In this role, you will support all phases of the proposal process from Request for Proposal (RFP) through negotiations including: Analysis of the development of proposal plans and schedules, review of the Basis of Estimates (BOEs), support of the Executive Planning Panel (EPP) reviews and proposal fact finding and negotiations. The Individual will serve as the main financial interface on proposals and act as key staff on proposal teams. The individual will also: ensure all due dates are met; review proposal inputs; document scope changes; coordinate document reviews; work closely with authors in their development of basis of estimates, bill of materials, etc. that meet established proposal quality standards. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts. Report on progress, metrics, and issues for all proposal/RFI efforts to management team. Promote use of standard Estimating tools, processes, and practices within areas of responsibility. Identify productivity initiatives and make sound recommendations to improve proposal processes. This position also requires the ability to communicate effectively within proposal teams as well as the ability to implement process improvements while performing other related duties and assigned tasks. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Management, or other related discipline from an accredited college/university.
Strong presentation skills
Strong communication skills
Strong analytical skills
The individual will need to be able to work as part of an integrated team as well as independently.
Able to use Microsoft Office Products
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Ability to summarize complex data to influence executive decision making.
Familiarity with financial statement & business case analysis
Ability to developing and delivering presentations
Team player; Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Analysis of the development of proposal plans and schedules
Review of the Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
Support of the Executive Planning Panel (EPP) reviews and proposal fact finding and negotiations
Serve as the main financial interface on proposals and act as key staff on proposal teams
Ensure all due dates are met
Review proposal inputs
Document scope changes
Coordinate document reviews
Work closely with authors in their development of basis of estimates, bill of materials, etc. that meet established proposal quality standards
Research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts
Report on progress, metrics, and issues for all proposal/RFI efforts to management team
Promote use of standard Estimating tools, processes, and practices within areas of responsibility
Identify productivity initiatives and make sound recommendations to improve proposal processes
Communicate effectively within proposal teams
Implement process improvements while performing other related duties and assigned tasks