Senior Proposal Pricing & Estimating (Aerospace) - 4x10

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible schedules

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL is seeking a Staff Proposal Analyst to drive pricing and estimating for proposals in the F‑35 TLS market. You will lead end-to-end cost development from RFP review through award, coordinating with program managers, finance, legal, and audits to ensure compliant, profitable proposals.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills with extensive knowledge of government contracting and various contract types.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in proposal pricing/estimating, preferably in aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
• Proven expertise with multiple contract types (FFP, CPFF, IWTA, TINA compliant DCS, etc.).
• Proficiency with cost modeling tools, spreadsheets, and integrated proposal software.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DCAA compliance, and cost accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the estimating lead on proposals compiling cost, schedule, & technical elements to development proposals in accordance with RFP specs.
• Establish and maintain tools/processes for gathering, consolidating, and accumulating cost data.
• Apply appropriate rates, factors, and risk adjusted assumptions; calculate cash flows, profit to cost ratios, and return on sales metrics.
• Prepare and present cost and pricing assumptions, pricing ground rules, and financial summaries to senior leadership.
• Produce compliant cost volumes and supporting documentation for DCAA, DCS, and other audit agencies.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Mathematical

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance/Business/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cost modeling tools

Spreadsheets

Integrated proposal software

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL is seeking a Staff Proposal Analyst to drive pricing and estimating for proposals in the F‑35 TLS market. You will lead end-to-end cost development from RFP review through award, coordinating with program managers, finance, legal, and audits to ensure compliant, profitable proposals.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills with extensive knowledge of government contracting and various contract types.