Material Cost Integrator - E2

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale/Fort Worth is seeking a Material Cost Integrator (E2) to join the Program Finance team. You will be one of the analysts responsible for Material Earned‑Value Management (MEVM) within the program, working under moderate oversight and guidance.

The role includes supporting material baseline maintenance, EAC analyses, and data visualization to aid senior leadership decision making. Placement can be in Palmdale, CA or Fort Worth, TX, with growth opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience or a Master's degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP software and Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material baseline maintenance – load, validate, and update material cost data in SAP and Deltek Cobra.
• Support variance and EAC analysis with CAM and IPT Lead to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Data analytics & reporting – extract, manipulate, and visualize material-cost data; produce routine and ad-hoc analyses.
• Cross-functional collaboration with CAMs, IPT Leads, engineering, manufacturing, and supply-chain management.
• Learning and development – gain proficiency with MEVM processes and tools.

Skills

DoD security clearance

SAP

Earned Value Management

Excel

GPD (Grouping-Pegging-Distribution)

Material cost accounting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics/SCM/Engineering)

Master's degree

Tools

Deltek Cobra

SAP

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Standard Job Description

Take advantage of this opportunity to support a large standalone program at LockheedMartin's legendary SkunkWorks division. We are seeking a

• Assist with material baseline maintenance – load, validate, and update material cost data in SAP and DeltekCobra; help ensure Grouping‑Pegging‑Distribution (GPD) alignment with program demand. You will support occasional re‑baseline efforts and bi‑annual Comprehensive Estimate‑At‑Completion (CEAC) exercises.
• Support variance and EAC analysis – help identify material‑cost variances, trace basic root causes, and propose corrective actions in partnership with the assigned Control Account Manager (CAM) and IPT Lead.
• Data analytics & reporting – extract, manipulate, and visualize material‑cost data sets; produce routine reports and ad‑hoc analyses that aid decision‑making for senior leadership.
• Cross‑functional collaboration – partner with CAMs, IPT Leads, engineering, manufacturing, and supply‑chain management to keep material‑cost information timely, accurate, and consistent with the overall program schedule.
• Learning and development – actively seek guidance, ask questions, and apply feedback to improve proficiency with MEVM processes and tools.

Standard Job Description

Take advantage of this opportunity to support a large standalone program at LockheedMartin's legendary SkunkWorks division. We are seeking a Material Cost Integrator (E2) to join the Program Finance team. In this role you will be one of the analysts responsible for Material Earned‑Value Management (MEVM) within the program, working under moderate oversight and guidance.

Your Day‑to‑day Duties Will Include

• Assist with material baseline maintenance – load, validate, and update material cost data in SAP and DeltekCobra; help ensure Grouping‑Pegging‑Distribution (GPD) alignment with program demand. You will support occasional re‑baseline efforts and bi‑annual Comprehensive Estimate‑At‑Completion (CEAC) exercises.
• Support variance and EAC analysis – help identify material‑cost variances, trace basic root causes, and propose corrective actions in partnership with the assigned Control Account Manager (CAM) and IPT Lead.
• Data analytics & reporting – extract, manipulate, and visualize material‑cost data sets; produce routine reports and ad‑hoc analyses that aid decision‑making for senior leadership.
• Cross‑functional collaboration – partner with CAMs, IPT Leads, engineering, manufacturing, and supply‑chain management to keep material‑cost information timely, accurate, and consistent with the overall program schedule.
• Learning and development – actively seek guidance, ask questions, and apply feedback to improve proficiency with MEVM processes and tools.

The selected candidate will provide essential support to the material‑cost function while gaining hands‑on experience with SAP, DeltekCobra, and earned‑value processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a self‑starter who is comfortable handling data, quick to learn, and eager to develop deep expertise in material‑cost accounting within a high‑visibility SkunkWorks program.

This position is available for placement in either Palmdale, CA or Fort Worth, TX.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience or a Master's degree
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and adhere to classified information handling procedures

Desired Skills

• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher
• Defense or Aerospace industry experience
• Familiarity with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
• Familiarity with material cost accounting concepts, including Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, basic macros, charting tools)
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management
• Strong learning ability and attention to detail
• Comfortable handling evolving program priorities and shifting material‑supply constraints in a fast‑paced environment.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $67400.00 - $125200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full‑time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.