Proposal Lead (D5LE2)

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Englewood, CO

64d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. 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. What is the mission? For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence. FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development. As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today's tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities! Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile. What does this role look like? This position will lead multiple contract change proposals and support future milestone contract proposals for the D5LE2 program. Works with the Proposal Program Manager on strategy, customer collaboration, and deliverables across active assigned proposals. Responsible for tactical integration and quality of all proposal activities leading up to submittal. Will lead and work directly with Integrated Product Teams and counterparts in other LE2 organizations to include LE2 PMO, Contracts, Estimating, Subcontracts and Strategic Planning, to ensure proposal inputs are timely and reviewed for quality (BOEs, Non-Labor and Material inputs). Prepares and delivers recurring status and metrics reporting on proposal activity to Program leadership and Navy Partners. This role will drive proposal accuracy and ensure credible justifications, supplier assessments, and consistency across LE2 artifacts. In this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities: Lead a team in development of a high profile proposal Contribute to new business trade studies Enhance cross discipline product development Participate in mentorship opportunities and professional development Be the proposal interface to FBM LE2 management and our Navy counterparts. Assist the Proposal Program Manager with program management responsibilities as required Will need to travel as required (~25%) This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work: Denver, CO, and be expected to work in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education,
Experience in proposal response in one or more of the following: generating BOEs, Supplier SOWs, and ROMs,
Experience with driving documents through to release process,
Experience with detail planning of schedules,
Exposure to the Engineering design lifecycle (SRR, PDR, CDR) and creation of desired data products,
You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational skills,
Missile and/or aerospace related education or experience,
Experience in Government RFP response,
Contracts or project engineering/CAM experience leading engineering team(s),
Experience in areas of cost analysis, schedule, and risk & opportunity management,
Knowledge of FAR and Cost/Pricing Data requirements,
Experience and desire to brief senior LM and Government leaders,
Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action,
You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process,
Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Lead a team in development of a high profile proposal
Contribute to new business trade studies
Enhance cross discipline product development
Participate in mentorship opportunities and professional development
Be the proposal interface to FBM LE2 management and our Navy counterparts.
Assist the Proposal Program Manager with program management responsibilities as required