Systems Engineer Sr Stf (E5) | Grand Prairie, TX | 15274 with Security Clearance

Job Number 15274 Standard Job Description Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking a full time Affordability Program Lead, supporting Lockheed Martins 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.
• Bachelors degree in a Technical Discipline (Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, etc.); Masters 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, candidates 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.