Proposal Lead, Sr Staff, AMMM - Level 5

Lockheed Martin•Marietta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin Proposal Lead, Staff - AMMM - Level 5 What You Will Be Doing The AMMM Proposal lead will: Lead the proposal, take ownership of it and work closely with the Customer, Program Manager, Estimating and the Contract Negotiator for delivery of the proposal and execution of the definitization schedule. Ensure other functions support the Proposal Leader role and strategies for execution. Strengthen the partnership with Contracts Negotiators to understand and participate in all aspects of the program acquisition cycle. Read and interpret the RFP for potential impacts to the larger team and understand when additional customer coordination is needed prior to engaging the larger team. Understand the technical aspects of proposal development to include: Adequate scope definition, proposal schedule, resources to support the proposal, etc. Understand the elements required to develop a proposal schedule (predecessor/successor relationships). Initiate the proposal activity when the adequate planning and coordination has been completed. Coordinate and lead planning and kickoff meetings, regular status meetings (if needed), program reviews, wall walks, and EPPs. Load initial proposal events into APTS and maintain status of all events to ensure responsible parties are updating and completing scheduled events in accordance with the agreed to proposal schedule. Understand the reason a proposal is stalled, consider alternatives and understand the adjudication process to move the team forward. Understand the next steps in the process and the appropriate entry and exit criteria for each step. Determine what other related activities may impact the execution of the proposal delivery schedule and proactively address concerns and issues that may delay successful execution of the schedule. Identify potential pitfalls and seek alternatives or mitigate impacts. What’s In It For You: Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Medical Dental 401k Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.

Requirements

Lead Project Management experience
Experience working multiple projects concurrently
Experience working across functional teams / Developing strong working relationships
Process Improvement experience

Nice To Haves

Prior Proposal Experience
APTS Experience
Experience in a USG / Commercial Contracting Environment
Excellent Communications Skills

Responsibilities

Lead the proposal, take ownership of it and work closely with the Customer, Program Manager, Estimating and the Contract Negotiator for delivery of the proposal and execution of the definitization schedule.
Ensure other functions support the Proposal Leader role and strategies for execution.
Strengthen the partnership with Contracts Negotiators to understand and participate in all aspects of the program acquisition cycle.
Read and interpret the RFP for potential impacts to the larger team and understand when additional customer coordination is needed prior to engaging the larger team.
Understand the technical aspects of proposal development to include: Adequate scope definition, proposal schedule, resources to support the proposal, etc.
Understand the elements required to develop a proposal schedule (predecessor/successor relationships).
Initiate the proposal activity when the adequate planning and coordination has been completed.
Coordinate and lead planning and kickoff meetings, regular status meetings (if needed), program reviews, wall walks, and EPPs.
Load initial proposal events into APTS and maintain status of all events to ensure responsible parties are updating and completing scheduled events in accordance with the agreed to proposal schedule.
Understand the reason a proposal is stalled, consider alternatives and understand the adjudication process to move the team forward.
Understand the next steps in the process and the appropriate entry and exit criteria for each step.
Determine what other related activities may impact the execution of the proposal delivery schedule and proactively address concerns and issues that may delay successful execution of the schedule.
Identify potential pitfalls and seek alternatives or mitigate impacts.