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

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

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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.