Job ID: 702568BR Date posted: Aug. 20, 2025
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

As the most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter aircraft in the world, the F-35 is critical to national defense, enhances global partnerships, and fuels economic growth. The F-35 Training and Logistics (T&L) team plays a key role in supporting the mission by ensuring the program delivers compliant, high-quality proposals that help sustain and expand this vital capability.

THE WORK

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager (Level 4) to lead proposal efforts in response to Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Intra-Lockheed Quotation (RFIQ), and related solicitations. As a key member of the Proposal Core Team, you will:

Independently manage the end-to-end proposal process

Plan and coordinate the production and delivery of compliant, compelling proposals

Provide proposal guidance to cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams

Communicate proposal status, metrics, and risks to stakeholders and leadership

Identify potential risks to timely, compliant proposal delivery and implement mitigation strategies

Serve as a trainer and mentor to proposal teams and junior proposal managers

WHO WE ARE

The F-35 T&L Proposal team is a dynamic, fast-paced organization that thrives on collaboration and delivering results. We partner across the enterprise — including program management, engineering, cost estimating, sourcing, and contracts — to produce winning proposals that meet program needs and customer expectations. Our team members are empowered to lead, mentor, and innovate.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a high-performing professional with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of leading complex proposal efforts with minimal oversight. You have:

A deep understanding of the proposal lifecycle and functional stakeholder roles

Demonstrated success managing multiple proposals simultaneously in a high-tempo environment

Strong risk management and problem-solving skills

The ability to foster collaboration across teams

A self-starter mindset with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities

WHY JOIN US

At Lockheed Martin, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and performance. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of the F-35 program and support a mission that matters — all while growing your career in one of the most respected defense companies in the world. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor others and make a meaningful impact on our proposal culture and processes.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with 6+ years of experience or equivalent experience
Experience managing proposal teams on military proposals
Detail-oriented with critical thinking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Desired Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience performing in sole source proposal environment
Prior F-35 TLS experience
Understanding of Truth in Negotiations (TINA) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ramifications for proposal production
Familiarity with LM RMS genBOE, P2P, PAS tool sets
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 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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First