Supply Chain - Material Cost Forecasting - Level 2

Material Cost Forecast Analyst (Level 2)

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer's expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us!

Who You Are

The Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization is seeking a Material Cost Forecast Analyst (Level 2) to join the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) Material Program Management (MPM) team. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing multiple facets of IFG Financial reporting activity.

What You Will Be Doing

In this highly visible and fast-paced role, the selected candidate will act as a liaison, and project manager to ensure IFG Financial reporting support. The selected candidate will work closely with Procurement, Price Cost Analysis, Estimating, Program Management, Business Development, and other functional areas at all levels of the organization. The selected candidate will be required to utilize and develop metric tools to track and report progress on key milestones and financials. The selected candidate will also support small business reporting and will help develop standards and strategies to drive organizational results.

Your responsibilities :

• Develop yearly forecasts and monitor monthly progress to material forecasts via daily interface with the procurement teams as well as Financial Planning & Analysis and Program Management.
• Daily tasks include planning, budgeting, and monitoring schedule and technical performance for each assigned financial Ground Rules across all IFG.
• Daily tasks include managing the financial performance of the entire IFG LOB.
• Develop and utilize standard metric tools to track, report, and communicate progress across multiple levels of leadership and Lockheed Martin's external customers.
• Brief executive leadership weekly on IFG's Direct Material financial performance, along with Risk and Opportunities.
• Requires a broad understanding of all GSC elements (Proposal / Requirements Development, Procurement, Price / Cost Analysis, Earned Value Management. Fixed Priced, Cost Type and Incentive Fees Contract nuances. Understanding of Termination Liability and Expenditure Profiles. Basic Accounting Principles. Basic Financial Planning and Analysis Principles).

What's In It For You

From on-site to hybrid, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Fort Worth, TX. AeroSCM.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP), (ERP), (MRP) or similar

Desired Skills

Experience with FAR and DFAR requirements

Earned Value Management System (EV or EVMS) Experience

Firm understanding of how to capture, aggregate, analyze, and present data that effectively demonstrates supplier, program, and financial performance to then identifying the potential risks and opportunities, for a positive outcome

Experienced in Supplier Management of Contract Deliverables according to Cost, Schedule, and Performance

Experience analyzing problems and recommending solutions

Experience effectively communicating with senior leaders to include program, finance, company, subcontractors, and customers

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.