Project Management & Planning Operations Rep Staff E4- Fort Worth TX

VetJobs; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking an experienced Estimating Factor and Allocation Cost Account Manager to oversee the financial performance of the QMS organization. You will work with program management, proposal, finance, and quality to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of products and services.

The role focuses on estimating factors, labor rates, and allocations, with opportunities to drive improvements and corrective actions across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing cost and labor data.
• Experience with Estimating Factors and Allocations.
• Experience summarizing and presenting data to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and/or compelling format.
• Experience leading, working, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and/or update Forward Pricing Rates (FPR)/Estimating Factors (EF) based on Aeronautics management assessment or in conjunction with the FPR Team.
• Distribute WAD and maintain charge departments / task centers
• Monitor General Cost – Review cost & labor hours at designated cadence
• Perform appropriate variance analysis between pricing and actual rates/factors
• Provide Variance Explanation & EFI Notes with recurring regular meetings. EF Pool owner must provide a variance explanation to the FPR EF owner
• Task Management: Establish and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production task schedules for the assigned build areas.
• Budget and Staffing Oversight: Manage other direct cost expenditures, develop staffing plans, and ensure budget alignment with organizational needs

Skills

Cost analysis

Estimating factors

Labor data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data presentation

Education

High School/GED

Tools

APTS

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Position Location(s)

Fort Worth, TX

Date Posted

October 08, 2026

Final Clearance for the Role

None

Shift

1

Relocation

Possible

Level Of Experience

Experienced Professional

Clearance Required to Start

None

Telework

Employee will Telework >= 50%

Functional Area

Operations

FT/PT/Casual

FT/PT/Casual

FullTime

FullTime

Business Area

Aeronautics Company

Salary Range

$104,900.00 - $194,700.00

Standard Job Description

As a Estimating Factor and Allocation Cost Account Manager (CAM), you will play a vital role in managing the financial performance of the Quality and Missions Success (Q&MS) organization at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of our products and services. You will have the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, including program management, proposal, finance, and quality to drive program success and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on estimating factors, labor rates, and apportioned allocations, you will analyze performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop corrective actions to ensure program goals are met. If you have a passion for finance, strong analytical skills, and experience with estimating factors, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and/or update Forward Pricing Rates (FPR)/Estimating Factors (EF) based on Aeronautics management assessment or in conjunction with the FPR Team
• Distribute WAD and maintain charge departments / task centers
• Monitor General Cost – Review cost & labor hours at designated cadence
• Perform appropriate variance analysis between pricing and actual rates/factors
• Provide Variance Explanation & EFI Notes with recurring regular meetings. EF Pool owner must provide a variance explanation to the FPR EF owner
• Task Management: Establish and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production task schedules for the assigned build areas.
• Budget and Staffing Oversight: Manage other direct cost expenditures, develop staffing plans, and ensure budget alignment with organizational needs

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Experience analyzing cost and labor data
• Experience with Estimating Factors and Allocations
• Experience summarizing and presenting data to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and/or compelling format
• Experience leading, working, and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Desired Skills

• Certification as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with PPMU accreditation, or equivalent training with prior CAM responsibilities. (e.g. DAU formal training)
• Experience with production processes associated with development, implementation and/or management of cost per industry and regulatory requirements such as, but not limited to, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)
• Knowledge of Aerospace Earned Value Management (EVMS) processes and procedures with specific application to aeronautics products
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin estimating process and systems, such as APTS
• Ability to quickly learn, assimilate, adapt to, and successfully execute constantly changing direction from leadership

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

Location Details

• City* Fort Worth
• State* Texas
• Job_Category Operations
• Job Code Manufacturing Manufacturing
• Affiliate Sponsor Lockheed Martin