Description:The Senior Proposal Compliance Auditor is responsible for enforcing proposal process discipline and ensuring 100% compliance prior to submission. This role serves as the final quality and compliance checkpoint for competitive bids, protecting revenue and mitigating risk.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in government and/or complex commercial proposals, confident enough to hold firm on compliance requirements, and respected as a mentor and coach within the proposal organization.
This position requires independent judgment, strong executive presence, and the ability to enforce standards without eroding collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
• Validate RFP/solicitation compliance matrices against final proposal volumes
• Ensure adherence to page limits, formatting, Section L & M requirements, and submission instructions
• Identify compliance gaps, deficiencies, and risk areas prior to submission
• Certify proposal readiness for submission or elevate risks when necessary
• Enforce Proposal Operations standard operating procedures
• Drive consistent use of compliance checklists and review templates
• Maintain audit documentation for traceability and lessons learned
• Identify systemic compliance trends and recommend process improvements
• Partner with Capture and Volume Leads to close recurring gaps
• Mentor proposal managers and coordinators on compliance best practices
• Provide real-time feedback to improve draft quality and structure
• Lead periodic training sessions on compliance discipline
• Serve as a subject matter expert on RFP interpretation and submission strategy
• Escalate non-compliance issues with clear impact statements
• Provide compliance risk assessments prior to submission
• Support after-action reviews to improve future submission
Basic Qualifications:• 8+ years of experience in proposal management, compliance, or proposal operations (Federal/DoD experience strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience leading formal compliance reviews on complex proposals
• Deep familiarity with RFP structures (Section L & M, instructions, evaluation criteria)
• Proven ability to enforce process standards in high-pressure environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Ability to travel as required.
• Active Top Secret required with the ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Desired Skills:• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college.
• Shipley Proposal Management Training or Certification.
• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
