Job Description
Job Title:  Financial Management Stf - E4
Posting Start Date:  8/31/26
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You will be the Program Affordability & Cost Competitiveness Stf for the Cost Competitiveness team. Our team is responsible for identifying, analyzing and driving program affordability, cost competitiveness, and other strategic business initiatives to increase MFC’s enterprise‑value.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Program Affordability & Cost Competitiveness Stf you will guide programs through the zero‑baseline process, lead workshops to develop efficiency initiatives, coordinate with stakeholders to track and report actuals, build analytical tools to surface savings opportunities, and create executive‑level presentations.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Guide programs through the zero‑baseline process and reimagine organization from the bottom‑up.
  • Lead workshops that develop initiatives for driving efficiencies and eliminating low‑value activities.
  • Coordinate with program and functional stakeholders to track and report actuals against targets for monthly LOB/MFC reporting.
  • Build frameworks (e.g., Firm Fixed Price backlog analysis, Value Engineering Change Proposals) to surface savings opportunities.
  • Create compelling executive‑level presentations and briefing materials.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is self‑directed, possesses strong project‑management skills, and thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to influence enterprise‑wide cost‑competitiveness initiatives, work directly with senior leadership, and make a measurable impact on MFC’s bottom line.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 

This position is fully remote. 

US Citizenship Required - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Performs one or more multiple financial activities within various finance job functions (FP&A, Overhead, Program Finance, Accounting, Controller, etc.). Will include some or all of the responsibilities as defined. Performs financial analysis, establishes performance management budgeting, and forecasting activities to include variance analysis, trend identification, workforce planning drivers, risk and opportunities assessment and development of mitigation plans. Integrates information from multiple financial systems, processes and functions in order to consolidate the data forensics into actionable business solution recommendations. Timely and accurately consolidates financial results (Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash, ROIC, Overhead, Discretionary Funding) and monthly, quarterly and year end reporting to internal and external customers to include government contractual cost and schedule earned value management reporting. Develops and utilizes forward-looking data analytics, visualization and trend analysis to inform financial strategy and decision making. Develops and provides actionable recommendations to key stakeholders to make sound financial and operating decisions. Maintains applicable internal and external (FAR, CAS, SEC, US GAAP) policy, procedure, and controls for compliance to support internal process and external regulatory requirements. Provides subject matter expertise support to proposal development, basis of estimate and negotiations, as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or similar)
• Solid understanding of financial policies, procedures and processes
• Financial and business acumen
• Experience in strategic and financial analysis
Familiarity with MFC financial systems and the ability to query data to conduct numerous ad-hoc analyses
• Technical financial modeling skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through strategic projects
• Organized, proactive/strategic project management skills to ensure timely completion of projects, follow through and adherence to deadlines, detail oriented
Entrepreneurial drive and a desire to generate incremental shareholder value
• Team-Player with a self-starter attitude

 

Desired Skills

• Masters’ degree in a related discipline
• Professional financial designation (e.g. CFA/CPA, Etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in the identification, qualification, and execution of cost reduction or other strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated experience with Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), IRR/NPV, scenario, decision matrix, What-ifs, and sensitivity analysis
• Strong analytical skills to dissect and understand cost proposals
• Price to Win; Design to Cost acumen
• Demonstrated experience and comfort in presenting to executive management
• Ability to create compelling executive-level presentations to support decision making
• Prior experience with driving enterprise-wide culture change and process improvement initiatives impacting multiple functional stakeholders

 

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Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role. 

  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $111400.00 - $206800.00 
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): :$100200.00 - $186200.00 
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$89100.00 - $165500.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$80200.00 - $149000.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc. 

At  Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.