Job Requirements
Herndon, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$89,300 - $157,550
Job Description
Job Number 726578BR
Description:The Proposal Coordinator supports the end-to-end development of compliant, high-quality proposals in response to government and commercial solicitations. This role ensures adherence to established proposal processes, coordinates inputs across cross-functional teams, and maintains schedule, compliance, and document control throughout the proposal lifecycle.
Working under the guidance of Proposal Managers, the Proposal Coordinator plays a critical role in enabling on-time, compliant submissions by organizing content, facilitating reviews, and enforcing proposal standards.
-Coordinate proposal activities from kickoff through submission
-Build and manage proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices
-Maintain document control (versioning, formatting, configuration management)
-Ensure compliance with RFP instructions (Sections L & M, formatting, submission requirements)
-Coordinate Pink/Red team reviews (logistics, materials, read-aheads)
-Track action items, risks, and deadlines; escalate as needed ("Identify, Notify, Escalate")
-Support volume leads with content integration and final production
-Perform basic compliance checks and quality reviews (grammar, formatting, consistency)
-Manage proposal repository (templates, past performance, resumes, boilerplate)
-Support final production, packaging, and submission (electronic and/or physical)
Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
-1-4 years of experience in proposal coordination, project coordination, or similar role
-Experience supporting proposals in a deadline-driven environment
-Strong organizational and time management skills
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
-Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Skills:
-Experience supporting U.S. government proposals (e.g., DoD, Federal Civilian)
-Familiarity with FAR-based solicitations and RFP structures (Sections L & M)
-Understanding of proposal lifecycle (capture proposal submission)
-Experience with proposal tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Adobe, proposal automation tools)
-Knowledge of compliance matrices, storyboards, and review cycles (Pink/Red)
-Strong attention to detail with a "compliance-first" mindset
-Ability to work cross-functionally with technical, pricing, contracts, and leadership teams
-Experience with document formatting, desktop publishing, or production support
-Basic understanding of competitive proposals and win strategies
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 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: 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 $89,300 - $157,550. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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.
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.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:The Proposal Coordinator supports the end-to-end development of compliant, high-quality proposals in response to government and commercial solicitations. This role ensures adherence to established proposal processes, coordinates inputs across cross-functional teams, and maintains schedule, compliance, and document control throughout the proposal lifecycle.
Working under the guidance of Proposal Managers, the Proposal Coordinator plays a critical role in enabling on-time, compliant submissions by organizing content, facilitating reviews, and enforcing proposal standards.
-Coordinate proposal activities from kickoff through submission
-Build and manage proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices
-Maintain document control (versioning, formatting, configuration management)
-Ensure compliance with RFP instructions (Sections L & M, formatting, submission requirements)
-Coordinate Pink/Red team reviews (logistics, materials, read-aheads)
-Track action items, risks, and deadlines; escalate as needed ("Identify, Notify, Escalate")
-Support volume leads with content integration and final production
-Perform basic compliance checks and quality reviews (grammar, formatting, consistency)
-Manage proposal repository (templates, past performance, resumes, boilerplate)
-Support final production, packaging, and submission (electronic and/or physical)
Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
-1-4 years of experience in proposal coordination, project coordination, or similar role
-Experience supporting proposals in a deadline-driven environment
-Strong organizational and time management skills
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
-Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Skills:
-Experience supporting U.S. government proposals (e.g., DoD, Federal Civilian)
-Familiarity with FAR-based solicitations and RFP structures (Sections L & M)
-Understanding of proposal lifecycle (capture proposal submission)
-Experience with proposal tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Adobe, proposal automation tools)
-Knowledge of compliance matrices, storyboards, and review cycles (Pink/Red)
-Strong attention to detail with a "compliance-first" mindset
-Ability to work cross-functionally with technical, pricing, contracts, and leadership teams
-Experience with document formatting, desktop publishing, or production support
-Basic understanding of competitive proposals and win strategies
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 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: 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 $89,300 - $157,550. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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.
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.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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