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Competitive Bid Strategist/Grand Prairie, TX

Grand Prairie, Texas

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Job ID: 689288BR Date posted: Mar. 24, 2025
Description:

You will be the Competitive Bid Strategist/Positioning-to-Win Principal for our Competitive Intelligence team. Our team is responsible for analyzing market trends, customer needs, and competitor strategies to inform our business development efforts and drive successful proposal outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Competitive Bid Strategist/Positioning-to-Win Principal you will be responsible for supporting competitive bid strategy by leading the development of pricing and non-pricing strategies to win competitive opportunities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze market data, customer buying patterns, and competitor bid tendencies to inform our proposal efforts.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Analyzing customer buying patterns, competitor bid tendencies, and technical/business strategies
• Developing detailed pricing and non-pricing strategies to win competitive opportunities
• Presenting concise analysis and recommendations to capture teams and senior leadership
• Supporting Black Hat reviews, Customer Value Proposition Workshops, and proposal teams as needed
• Providing thought leadership and mentorship to less experienced analysts
• Planning and implementing competitive intelligence and cost modeling efforts

Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly skilled and collaborative analyst who can drive business growth through data-driven insights. As a successful candidate, you will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, able to distill complex analysis into actionable recommendations. You will be a team player who can work effectively with various stakeholders, from capture teams to senior leadership. If you're passionate about competitive intelligence, proposal development, and business growth, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
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Basic Qualifications:
Strong Communication, Analytical, and Leadership skills

Prior experience performing or utilizing Position-To-Win, Price-to-Win or Cost Estimating

Prior experience performing or utilizing Competitive Intelligence and Analysis

Broad knowledge of financial strategies

Strategic thinking

Research and Analytical skills, demonstrated ability to think critically

Computer proficiency including Excel, PowerPoint, Share Point

Track record of Successful Performance

Must have ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills:
Lockheed Martin MFC Business Area Acumen

Defense Industry Knowledge / Expertise

Defense Industry cost estimating experience

Pre-proposal color review facilitation and leadership

Military experience

MBA or Masters Degree in a technical discipline

Extensive New Business Capture experience
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

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  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

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Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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