Senior Proposal Manager

Job ID: 676341BR Date posted: Sep. 17, 2024
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our outstanding skills and experiences to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, encouragement and focus and if you have the passion, we want to build a better tomorrow with you!

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to join our team in Highlands Ranch, CO!

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Being readily deployed to assorted program types to ensure compliant compelling proposal deliveries are met.
• Develop proposal story board templates
• Develop proposal schedule, milestone plan, delivery plans.
• Coordinate and run color team reviews.
• Lead proposal volume development and deliveries.
• Develop complex compliance matrix per RFP requirements.
• Work closely with program and capture managers to ensure win themes are being communicated

The successful candidate will typically have a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience as a Proposal Manager informally or formally leading competitive proposal efforts
• Experience informally or formally leading diverse proposal teams
• Experience with competitive proposal processes
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
• 6 years of experience as a Proposal Manager leading competitive unclassified and or classified proposal efforts for U.S. and/or foreign pursuits in aerospace, defense or other industry.
• Completion of Shipley training
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience informally or formally leading diverse proposal teams under time pressures and competing priorities
• Team leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills requiring minimal direction; this position is virtually self-supervised
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Writing ability and strong understanding of technical, management, past performance, content
• Experienced using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and/or SharePoint
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead proposal activity from RFP through negotiations /certification
• Active TS/SCI Clearance; Ability to obtain an Top Secret Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $82,200 - $157,500 . Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First