Estimating Manager (Secret clearance required)

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Estimating Manager (Secret clearance required)

Full Time

Huntsville AL 35899 USA

Posted 04/03/2026

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Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

In this role you will:
Provide Estimating / Proposal leadership for Missile Defense Programs and Strategic Reentry Programs. Advisor to Program Management, FBO, and Senior Estimating Leadership on Government issues specifically related to the FAR and DFAR. Coordinates and consults with ICE and Central Estimating as appropriate. Plays a key role in shaping the future of Lockheed Martin through capturing follow-on and new business as well as developing leaders within the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master's degree from an accredited college

- 8 years or more of professional experience in the estimating profession or any finance professions

- Ability to work with the FAR and DFARS.

- Ability to coordination DCAA and DCMA activities including audits.

- Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
- Collaboration-minded and strong leader with an in depth understanding of estimating processes and tools, government contracting, FAR and DFARs, experience managing direct reports.

- Ability to manage a staff and prioritize workload between the different programs, and between three sites.

- Able to work in a very dynamic high-pressure environment with a diversity of products and programs. Excellent communication skills. Ability to travel 4-8 weeks per year.

- 12 years or more of professional experience in the estimating profession

- Proficient working with the FAR and DFARS. Experienced coordinating DCAA and DCMA activities including audits.

- Top Secret clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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, youre 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: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

Job Requirementsback to top

- Bachelor or Master's degree from an accredited college

- 8 years or more of professional experience in the estimating profession or any finance professions

- Ability to work with the FAR and DFARS.

- Ability to coordination DCAA and DCMA activities including audits.

- Secret clearance

Job Detailsback to top

Location Huntsville, AL, 35899, United States

Categories Accounting & Finance

Sec Clearances Top Secret (TS)

Pref Degree Bachelors

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Estimating Manager (Secret clearance required)