Proposal Manager Asc - Entry Level

Lockheed Martin • Huntsville, AL

120d • $52,300 - $104,190

About The Position

Join the Lockheed Martin Space Team! At Lockheed Martin Space, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and exploration. We're looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of making a difference in the world. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you! Are you looking for an exciting career at one of the top Aerospace and Defense companies? Do you have the dedication and passion to make a significant contribution to mission success? In this Proposal Manager Asc - Entry Level role, you will be responsible for working as a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Acquisition/Proposal Lead focusing primarily on future efforts/contracts and acquisition strategy and NBAE. The main role of the THAAD New Business Team within the context of proposal development is to provide leadership, oversight, and acquisition strategy to the THAAD FMS, ACD, TPSC, Production, and future contracts. This role will lead and support other Proposal Managers across the THAAD contracts to evolve program needs into a fully defined, on-contract project with the U.S. Government. This involves the entire acquisition life cycle from pre-coordination with Government, developing Program Management project management and planning, project team, and line management. This individual will review the status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepares status reports. Assessing project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Developing mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams to achieve project goals.
• Ability to travel if/as needed.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Request for Proposals (RFP) process and evaluation.
• Experience in project management, finance, systems engineering, and/or new business efforts.
• Proactive.
• Able to develop strategic process improvement for the assigned team.
• Ability to manage escalations and appropriately communicate to all stakeholders and executive staff.
• Familiarity with business processes (invoicing, billing, funding, etc.) in the context of prime and subcontracts.
• Experience with IDIQ contracts.
• Familiarity with THAAD weapon system elements, capabilities and CONOPS.
• Experience presenting to Senior Leadership.
• Strong organization, analytical, presentation, communications, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Acquisition/Proposal Lead.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and acquisition strategy to THAAD FMS, ACD, TPSC, Production, and future contracts.
• Lead and support other Proposal Managers across THAAD contracts.
• Evolve program needs into a fully defined, on-contract project with the U.S. Government.
• Manage the entire acquisition life cycle from pre-coordination with Government.
• Develop Program Management project management and planning.
• Review the status of projects and budgets.
• Manage schedules and prepare status reports.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving.

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree