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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Systems Proposal Lead - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $113,900.0 - $200,905.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Cobra - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4d53172c6fd51c9a ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/combined education * Knowledge of program life-cycle and how early milestones may drive future costs * Previous Proposal, BOE (basis of estimate), and/or Negotiations experience * Demonstrated experience analyzing and presenting complex data in an easy-to-understand format. * Strong project management, analytical, problem solving, teamwork and communication skills * Ability to develop and present cost proposal financial data for review by management * Eligibility and willingness to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance - U.S. Citizenship required Desired Skills: * Knowledge and experience with Hypersonic or Weapon System programs, products, and the overall mission * Experience with Navy or DoD/DoW programs * Experience with subcontract management and LOE contract management * Previous CAM (control account manager) or project lead experience * Desire to enhance Program Management skills including communication, the ability to deal with unforeseen challenges, and building strong relationships * Previous systems engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: Model Based Systems engineering, requirements, verification, integration and test, system safety, specialty engineering, or project engineering * Previous engineering experience in a technical role * Demonstrated ability to build Customer confidence and intimacy across multiple Mission Partners, LM Business units, and Program Areas * Experience with managing development contracts * Experience with internal and external customer audits * Risk & opportunity management experience * MS Office/Project, COBRA * Active or Current DoD Secret security clearance Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. ## Description will report directly the Platform Systems Element leadership and include the following responsibilities: * Lead development of Platform Systems inputs for proposals and Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) estimates across the CPS program based upon request for proposals received from customers in support of both follow-on and new business opportunities. Coordinate inputs from all Element teams. * Develop proposal strategies for Platform Systems as well as support the development of the technical baseline for the proposals. * Provide timely and accurate insight into key program impacts or opportunities to the Platform element leadership. * Establish and strengthen customer relations both internally and externally, and prepare cost/price proposals that are clear and compliant with customer requirements. * Understand and assess the financial dependencies, contract deliverables, schedule, risk and opportunities, and sourcing requirements for the proposal. * Develop and present clear and complete proposal kick-off packages. * Have strong analytical thinking and business acumen skills, exhibit exceptional organizational skills, demonstrate proactive thinking, operate autonomously as appropriate, and produce work products within critical path deadlines. * Responsibilities include support to Estimating Manager, LM Platform Systems Leadership, Proposal leadership, customer audit/internal audit, and negotiation of cost proposals. * Balance workload and perform other related duties and special assignments as required. * Engage regularly with government officials and LM senior leadership. * Manage customer interactions, communication, and overall satisfaction. * Support transition and staffing planning for current contract and all follow-on program contracts. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Building 10x Organizations Using Modern Productivity Metrics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100026-building-10x-organizations-using-modern-productivity-metrics) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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