Proposal Manager - Mid-Career

Lockheed Martin

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  Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  
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PERMANENT

Updated 09/03/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING

Dedicated. Committed. State of the Art.

For more than 40 years, Derco, A Lockheed Martin Company, has provided logistics and technical support for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. We are an industry leader, offering a suite of fleet management solutions, including spares distribution, logistics solutions, repair and overhaul services and technical solutions.

THE WORK

• This role manages the proposal process, developing, planning and scheduling compliant and compelling proposals in response to solicitation (i.e., RFP) specifications.
  
• Leads all aspects of proposal volume development, including Technical, Management, Past Performance, Security, Basis of Estimate, Contracts, Executive Summary, Integrated Master Schedule and Plans, etc.
  
• Provides guidance to a diverse team of cross-functional proposal personnel.
  
• Manages proposal schedules and deadlines, develops proposal artifacts and supporting artifacts such as proposal outline, compliance matrix, storyboard plan, and delivery plan.
  
• Shapes and drives integration of win themes and discriminators into proposal deliverables, ensuring capture artifacts and customer values are incorporated for a winning proposal.
  
• Supports color team reviews and manages the disposition of review comments.
  
• Conducts regular proposal status meetings and is responsible for managing actions to closure.
  
• Coaches volume leads to ensure messages are consistently integrated across all volumes.
  
• Collaborates with publications personnel to manage the production cycle, including printing, book check, packing and delivery.
  
• Works collaboratively with the Capture Manager and Program Manager throughout the proposal phase to develop, refine and execute the win strategy.
  
• Supports business gate reviews as needed.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1979, Derco is a world leader in providing aircraft spares, services, and solutions to customers around the globe. Through solid relationships with premier original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Derco maintains one of the largest and most diversified aircraft spares inventories in the world.

Learn More About Derco Here

WHO YOU ARE

You possess a deep understanding of FAR and government acquisition regulations, with a proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams toward a common goal. You bring the business acumen and communication skills necessary to cultivate stakeholder relationships and drive winning proposal strategies.

A level 3 employee is mid-career and typically has 3+ years of professional experience.

WHY JOIN US

Derco is a forward-thinking, employee-oriented company that promotes personal development and a work life balance. Derco offers a generous compensation package including competitive pay, health, dental, 401K with company match, 4x10 work week and continuing education incentives.

Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven experience in competitive capture opportunities for US Government, Foreign Military Sales, and Direct Commercial Sale contracts.
  
• Mature understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or agency-specific regulations.
  
• Experience developing, fostering, and maturing internal/external customer, stakeholder, and partner relationships.
  
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, effective communication, planning, and implementation.
  
• Experience leveraging flexible, adaptable and versatile principles to navigate competing priorities and assignments to meet commitments.
  
• Experienced Microsoft Suite & Adobe applications user.

Desired Skills:

• Strong foundation in business acumen
  
• Lockheed Capture Process Experience
  

Clearance Level:

None

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 worlds 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:

RMS

Relocation Available:

No

Career Area:

Business Development

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

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