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Standard Job Description Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking a full time Affordability Program Lead, supporting Lockheed Martin's Advanced Programs organization in Grand Prairie, TX. The candidate would drive Affordability and Design-to-Cost (DTC) analysis as the program matures from an Advanced Programs pursuit toward production, helping ensure the program meets its cost targets. Responsibilities will include: • Performing Affordability Analysis to support Life Cycle Cost (LCC), Design-to-Cost (DTC), Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV), and Cost Reduction Initiatives (CRI) for the Indirect Fires Protection Capability 2nd Interceptor program • Leveraging parametric cost models, particularly TruePlanning, along with SEER, etc., and custom-developed parametric models, to correlate operational or technical requirements with cost • Consolidating and presenting financial key performance indicators, earned value management data, and summaries of technical and financial progress toward performance goals • Developing and maintaining project schedules • Proactively identifying issues, concerns, or challenges, and facilitating tradeoff decisions to remove obstacles • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Engineering and Technology, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Production Operations, and Quality Basic Qualifications • Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position requires an interim clearance prior to start. • Bachelor's degree in a Technical Discipline (Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, etc.); Master's degree, including MBA, preferred. • 14 years or more of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree; or 9 years of professional experience with a related PhD • Ability to work onsite. • Experience with TruePlanning or similar parametric cost estimating tools. • Experience with multiyear and multiple year procurements. • 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. Desired Skills • Previous experience as an Affordability Program Lead, Cost Engineer, or Design-to-Cost Specialist. • Experience with Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) or related missile defense programs. • Must be an excellent communicator, skilled in data visualization, with experience presenting to executive leadership and external customers. • Working in environments that have multiple, high priorities, and advocating effectively for your area of responsibility. • Experience with Capture, Position-to-Win, Affordability Planning, Government Contracting, Team Facilitation, Training, Coaching, Group Prioritization Techniques, Cost Target Allocation, and engaging with suppliers. • Experience developing Step-Down plans using Design for Manufacturing tools (DFMA, DFMPro, SEER, etc.), Value Engineering / Producibility Analysis, 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. • Familiarity with Cost modeling & Design-to-Cost tools, Value Engineering / Producibility Analysis, and Business Transformation. • Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt Certification. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00 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.

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Standard Job Description
Leveraging parametric cost models, particularly TruePlanning, along with SEER, etc., and custom-developed parametric models, to correlate operational or technical requirements with cost
Consolidating and presenting financial key performance indicators, earned value management data, and summaries of technical and financial progress toward performance goals
Developing and maintaining project schedules
Proactively identifying issues, concerns, or challenges, and facilitating tradeoff decisions to remove obstacles
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Engineering and Technology, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Production Operations, and Quality
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position requires an interim clearance prior to start.
14 years or more of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree; or 9 years of professional experience with a related PhD
Ability to work onsite.
Experience with TruePlanning or similar parametric cost estimating tools.
Experience with multiyear and multiple year procurements.
Experience developing and analyzing large bills of material.

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Bachelor's degree in a Technical Discipline (Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, etc.); Master's degree, including MBA, preferred.
Previous experience as an Affordability Program Lead, Cost Engineer, or Design-to-Cost Specialist.
Experience with Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) or related missile defense programs.
Must be an excellent communicator, skilled in data visualization, with experience presenting to executive leadership and external customers.
Working in environments that have multiple, high priorities, and advocating effectively for your area of responsibility.
Experience with Capture, Position-to-Win, Affordability Planning, Government Contracting, Team Facilitation, Training, Coaching, Group Prioritization Techniques, Cost Target Allocation, and engaging with suppliers.
Experience developing Step-Down plans using Design for Manufacturing tools (DFMA, DFMPro, SEER, etc.), Value Engineering / Producibility Analysis, 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.
Familiarity with Cost modeling & Design-to-Cost tools, Value Engineering / Producibility Analysis, and Business Transformation.
Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt Certification.
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