Job ID: 678533BR Date posted: Oct. 15, 2024
Description:Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries.

We are seeking an Engineering Affordability Program Lead – Advanced Programs for our beautiful Grand Prairie, TX location!

Are you an accomplished Engineering Affordability Leader? Do you have a passion for working across Engineering & Technology, Finance and Business Operations, Strategy and Business Development, Program/Proposal Management, and with the external customer? Are you ready to leverage your financial, technical, & people knowledge to drive programs towards winning bids, and keeping sold? If so, an Engineering Affordability Program Leadership role may be the right fit for you.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be an ambassador in our organization and lead initiatives to increase the value of our products in the most cost-effective way. You will leverage the most up-to-date tools & data to drive Affordability on the program, creating value for our customer.

This position is responsible for performing Affordability Analysis to support Life Cycle Cost (LCC), Design to Cost (DTC), Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV), and Cost Reduction Initiatives (CRI. Analytical tools/approaches will leverage Commercial/Gov’t parametric models, such as TruePlanning and SEER, as well as custom-developed parametric models used to determine the correlation between operational or technical requirements and cost.

The person filling this position will be adept at consolidating and presenting financial key performance indicators; earned value management; summary of technical and financial progress/projections toward performance goals; and project schedule development and maintenance.

You will proactively identify issues, concerns, or challenges. Facilitate tradeoff decisions and remove obstacles, bringing issues up to key leadership when necessary.

Why Join Us

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

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Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others, and performing with excellence.

Learn more here: Global Diversity & Inclusion.
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s in Technical Discipline (Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, etc.), Masters preferred.

· Experienced working with teams of diverse backgrounds including Program Management, Engineering and Technology, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Production Operations, and Quality.

· Must be an excellent communicator, skilled in data visualization, with experience presenting to executive leadership and external customers.

· Experience with multi-year and multiple-year procurements.

· Working in environments that have multiple, high priorities, and advocating effectively for your area of responsibility.

· Experience developing and analyzing large bills of material.

· Organized & detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Excel & data analytics.

· Strong fundamental engineering knowledge and financial acumen.

**Interim Secret Clearance is needed prior to start therefore you must be a US Citizen.
Desired Skills:
· Previous experience as an Affordability Program Lead, Cost Engineer, and Design-to-Cost Specialist.

· Experience with Capture, Position to Win, Affordability Planning, Government Contracting, Team Facilitation, Training, Coaching, Group Prioritization Techniques, Cost Target Allocation, and engaging with suppliers.

· Developing Step-Down plans Design for Manufacturing modeling (e.g. DFMA, DFMPro, SEER, etc.), Value Engineering / Producibility Analysis, Design Tools, Quality Function Deployment, CAIV Analysis, and Plan tailoring,

· Capable of performing O&S Cost, Similar-to, Pre-Design Performance, Sensitivity, Cost Capability, Producibility, Pareto, Architecture cost-driver, cost-benefit, and/or Learning Curve Analyses.

· Manufacturing materials & processes familiarity.

· Parametric Estimating / TruePlanning experience.

· Familiarity with Cost modeling & Design-to-Cost tools, Value Engineering / Producibility Analysis, and Business Transformation / Change activities.

· Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt Certification.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First