Material Estimating Sr. Manager – Production Programs

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Greenville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Material Estimating Sr. Manager – Production Programs What You Will Be Doing Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a strategic and results-driven Material Estimating Sr. Manager (L6) to lead production estimating activities in support of major programs. This role is responsible for driving the execution, quality, and compliance of material cost estimates across production proposals, ensuring alignment with enterprise estimating standards, regulatory requirements, and program objectives. The selected leader will play a critical role in strengthening estimating discipline, integrating cross-functional inputs, and enabling accurate, executable pricing strategies that support program performance and margin objectives. This role offers the opportunity to lead at the center of production program execution and pricing strategy, directly influencing affordability, risk posture, and program success. You will play a key role in advancing enterprise estimating capabilities while developing a high-performing team in a critical business function. Key Responsibilities • Lead material estimating activities across production programs, ensuring delivery of accurate, compliant, and high-quality cost estimates • Establish and execute estimating strategies aligned to program objectives, customer requirements, and enterprise standards • Partner closely with Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Engineering to ensure integrated, executable proposal solutions • Oversee workload prioritization, resource alignment, and proposal execution across the team • Review and approve estimates for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with FAR, DFARS, and internal estimating system requirements • Provide guidance on material cost analysis, supplier inputs, risk identification, and pricing strategy development • Serve as a key interface with DCMA, DCAA, and customer representatives during fact-finding, audits, and negotiations • Drive continuous improvement in estimating processes, tools, and data utilization, including alignment to enterprise transformation initiatives (e.g., 1LMX) • Develop and mentor team members, building depth, capability, and succession within the material estimating function What’s In It For You From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Who You Are You are a strategic and results-driven leader with deep experience in material estimating and production program execution within a complex aerospace or defense environment. You bring strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of estimating practices, supplier cost analysis, and regulatory requirements such as FAR and DFARS, with the ability to deliver accurate, compliant, and executable cost estimates. You are a collaborative partner who works effectively across Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Engineering, while confidently engaging with customers and audit agencies. Known for your ability to lead high-performing teams, prioritize competing demands, and drive disciplined execution, you are equally passionate about developing talent and continuously improving estimating processes, tools, and data to strengthen overall business performance. Basic Qualifications • Experience in pricing and estimating for complex aerospace or defense programs, with emphasis on production proposals and material estimating • Strong Experience with FAR, DFARS, TINA, CAS, and estimating system compliance requirements • Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, prioritizing workload, and delivering results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment • Proven experience building and maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships and influence stakeholders • Experience supporting audits, fact-finding, and negotiations with DCMA and DCAA • Experience using analytical skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills, with experience translating data into actionable insights Desired skills • Experience supporting production estimating within Aeronautics programs • Deep understanding of Lockheed Martin estimating tools and processes (e.g., APTS, ProPricer) • Recognized subject matter expertise in material estimating and supplier cost analysis • Experience leading process improvements or transformation initiatives in a complex organization • Strong business acumen with the ability to connect estimating outputs to program execution, risk, and financial performance • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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. Other Important Information 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 Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $124,900 - $220,225. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $143,600 - $248,975. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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