Senior Proposal Manager (IC3)

Lockheed Martin•Arlington, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space. At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our outstanding skills and experiences to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, encouragement and focus and if you have the passion, we want to build a better tomorrow with you! The THAAD program is seeking a Program Management Staff to join our mission in Huntsville, AL, Sunnyvale, CA, or Arlington, TX! In this role, you will be responsible for working as a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Acquisition/Proposal Lead for future efforts/contracts and acquisition strategy with a focus on commercial items supply chain. 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 develop the needed material bid to support and 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 Estimates (PMEs), Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs) and Proposals, and supporting negotiations. This position requires close coordination of technical and schedule requirements with internal Lockheed Martin Subject Matter Experts. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively in fast paced and dynamic environments, must be able to learn across all business functions and will support advanced assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
Previous experience as an interface or representative to internal and/or external customers/stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience presenting to Directors and/or higher
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with proposal products (Specifically CBOMs/PBOMs and IPLs).
Previous experience with Request for Proposals (RFP) process and evaluation
Experience in project management, finance, systems engineering, and/or new business efforts
Strong organization, analytical, presentation, communications, and interpersonal skills
Able to develop strategic process improvement for the assigned team and look for ways to implement in the organization.
Challenge driven employee with proven track record of meeting objectives and executing on commitments.
Ability to manage escalations and appropriately communicate to all stake-holders 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
Previous Supply Chain Experience particularly in the Space BA and/or MFC BAs
Ability to travel if/as needed

Responsibilities

Working as a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Acquisition/Proposal Lead for future efforts/contracts and acquisition strategy with a focus on commercial items supply chain.
Provide leadership, oversight, and acquisition strategy to the THAAD FMS, ACD, TPSC, Production, and future contracts.
Lead and support other Proposal Managers across the THAAD contracts to develop the needed material bid to support and evolve program needs into a fully defined, on-contract project with the U.S. Government.
Developing Program Management Estimates (PMEs), Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs) and Proposals, and supporting negotiations.
Close coordination of technical and schedule requirements with internal Lockheed Martin Subject Matter Experts.