Description: Join our team as an affordability & cost competitiveness analyst in the defense industry, where you'll play a vital role in driving affordability and cost competitiveness within the finance and business operations organization. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to critical business operations and financial strategies in support of national security and defense programs.
You will work alongside experienced professionals to support key initiatives, including cost optimization, program financial management, and affordability analysis. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and methodologies while contributing to solutions that ensure the success and sustainability of critical defense projects.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist in financial planning and analysis for programs, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
-Support cost estimation and affordability assessments for new and ongoing projects to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
-Develop and maintain financial models and tools to enhance data-driven decision-making.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, production operations, program management) to analyze and continuously improve program and enterprise affordability initiatives.
-Monitor and report on financial performance, ensuring compliance with government regulations (e.g., FAR/DFAR) and corporate policies.
-Conduct ad hoc analysis and provide recommendations to leadership to improve business operations and financial outcomes.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in business administration or related discipline.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data analysis tools or software (e.g., AI, Tableau) preferred. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
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: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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