Defense Proposal Estimator — BOM & Cost Analytics

Lockheed Martin; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Dallas, TX seeks a Proposal Analyst Materials Estimator to support THAAD and related missile-system proposals by building accurate Bills of Materials and applying cost-modeling techniques. You will validate data, perform cost analyses, and collaborate across estimating, procurement, engineering, and finance to deliver timely, compliant material estimates for winning bids.

This role offers high-visibility work on critical defense programs, strict attention to FAR/DFARS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience in data analysis/cost analysis
• 3+ years of professional work experience

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Bills of Materials using MCE or Twenty5.
• Apply cost-modeling concepts (quantity curves, escalation factors, rate studies) to derive material estimates.
• Perform first-pass checks for FAR/DFARS, TINA, and internal policy compliance and reconcile cost data from GSC, procurement, and engineering.
• Participate in proposal kick-offs, fact-finding meetings, and internal review cycles, preparing data-analysis workbooks and supporting narratives.
• Collaborate with the estimating manager, engineering, supply-chain, and finance partners to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Twenty5

MCE

SAP

S4/Hana

ProPricer

BOEPro

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Dallas, TX seeks a Proposal Analyst Materials Estimator to support THAAD and related missile-system proposals by building accurate Bills of Materials and applying cost-modeling techniques. You will validate data, perform cost analyses, and collaborate across estimating, procurement, engineering, and finance to deliver timely, compliant material estimates for winning bids.

This role offers high-visibility work on critical defense programs, strict attention to FAR/DFARS and