Lead Proposal Manager & Planning Operations

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA is seeking an experienced Proposal Lead to own the proposal, coordinate with Customer, Program Manager, Technical Lead, and Contract Negotiator for delivery of the proposal and for execution of the definitization schedule.

You will drive planning, kickoff meetings, status updates, and ensure all functions are aligned with the proposal schedule. Domestic travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Lead Project Management experience.
• Experience working multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience working across functional teams / developing strong working relationships.
• Process Improvement experience.
• Generally has 5+ years of related experience; may have a post-secondary degree or training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal, take ownership of it and work closely with the Customer, Program Manager, Technical Lead, Business Management, 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, 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.

Skills

Lead PM

Multi-project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Excellent communications

Education

Post-secondary degree or training

Tools

APTS

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA is seeking an experienced Proposal Lead to own the proposal, coordinate with Customer, Program Manager, Technical Lead, and Contract Negotiator for delivery of the proposal and for execution of the definitization schedule.

You will drive planning, kickoff meetings, status updates, and ensure all functions are aligned with the proposal schedule. Domestic travel up to 5% may be required.