Systems Architect Mgr (L5) | Grand Prairie, TX | 11633

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 We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Engineering & Technology  (E&T) Affordability Program Lead to join our team. This role supports the Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) line of business in Arlington, TX. You will lead both Design-to-Cost (DTC) strategy and cost modeling activities for the THAAD program, driving affordability decisions that keep THAAD competitive and cost-effective across its full lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: Establishing, issuing, and communicating THAAD cost targets, and developing Step-Down Plans to close cost gaps and achieve target cost s Developing and maintaining THAAD production, development, and sustainment cost models (e.g., Production Cost Models (PCM), TruePlanning, etc.) to support early and maturing cost estimates Performing Affordability Analysis to support Life Cycle Cost (LCC), Design-to-Cost (DTC), Cost as an Independent Variable (CAIV), and Cost Reduction Initiatives (CRI) Leveraging commercial and government parametric models (TruePlanning, SEER, etc.) and custom-developed models to correlate technical requirements with cost and support trade studies Tracking and reporting Affordability & DTC progress; ensuring compliance with LM and MFC Affordability Command Media. Collaborating across Engineering & Technology, Finance & Business Operations, Program/Proposal Management, Production Operations, Global Supply Chain, and external customers to identify and prioritize cost savings opportunities Arranging internal and supplier Structured Improvement Activities and workshops to drive cost reduction Proactively identifying issues/risks and facilitating tradeoff decisions, escalating to leadership as needed Basic Qualifications 
 Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical/STEM discipline  Experience performing Affordability Analysis / Design-to-Cost (DTC) activities to support Life Cycle Cost, CAIV, and Cost Reduction Initiatives. Experience developing or maintaining cost models/estimates (e.g., TruePlanning, SEER, or custom parametric models). Proficiency with Microsoft Excel & data analytics. Strong fundamental engineering knowledge and financial acumen. Experience developing and analyzing large bills of material. Organized & detail-oriented with the ability to multitask. Desired Skills 
 Previous experience as an Affordability Program Lead, Cost Engineer, or Design-to-Cost Specialist. Experience with missile defense, IAMD, or THAAD-related programs. Experience with Capture, Position-to-Win, Affordability Planning, Government Contracting, Team Facilitation, Training, Coaching, Group Prioritization Techniques, Cost Target Allocation, and engaging with suppliers. Experience developing Step-Down plans using Design for Manufacturing tools (DFMA, DFMPro, SEER), Value Engineering / Producibility Analysis, Quality Function Deployment, CAIV Analysis, and Plan tailoring. Capable of performing O&S Cost, Similar-to, Pre-Design Performance, Sensitivity, Cost Capability, Producibility, Pareto, Architecture cost-driver, cost-benefit, and/or Learning Curve Analyses. Manufacturing materials & processes familiarity. Parametric Estimating / TruePlanning experience. Familiarity with Cost modeling & Design-to-Cost tools, Value Engineering / Producibility Analysis, and Business Transformation. Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt Certification Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00 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