Senior Cost Engineer & Data Analyst
Senior
Alteryx
Analyst
Analytical Skills
Analytics
Business Analytics
Business Intelligence
Cost Analysis
Cost Estimation
Cost Management
Data
Data Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Visualization
Data Viz
Dataviz
Financial Analysis
Financial Analyst
Financial Analytics
Financial Modeling
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Office Tools
Power BI
Productivity Tools
Reporting and Analytics
Tableau
VBA
Job Description
A senior Cost Engineer and Data Analyst role onsite in Herndon, VA, supporting cost modeling, data collection, dashboard automation, and stakeholder communications for Lockheed Martin’s Strategic Missile and Defense LOB, with potential cross-LOB opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Apply established cost models to relevant captures and proposals.
- Conduct cross-checks to validate program estimates.
- Design, build, and deploy dashboards used by the team.
- Prepare analyses and present results to colleagues and senior staff.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Business Development, Program Finance, Estimating, Proposal Management, and ICE to discuss model results.
- Maintain subject matter expertise on cost estimates and drivers and respond to questions.
- Collaborate with data science analysts to build and enhance tools and capabilities for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Opportunity to grow and upskill in data science disciplines and related technical skills.
Requirements
- Eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Math, Operations Research, or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Strong sense of accountability and ability to work independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with cost models, data collection, data analytics, systems engineering, or finance, or related areas.
Technologies
- Tableau
- PowerBI
- Alteryx
- VBA
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Benefits
- 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
- Holidays
Security and Eligibility
- Secret clearance required; US citizenship is mandatory for consideration.
Job Details
- Location: Herndon, VA (onsite)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Shift: First
- Experience Level: Experienced Professional
- Business Unit: SPACE
- Career Area: Data Science
- Relocation: No
- Schedule: 9x80 every other Friday off
- Job ID: 733283BR
- Date Posted: Jun. 24, 2026
- Incentive plan eligible
- Onsite work at designated Lockheed Martin facility
- Salary: USD 85,500 - 150,765 per year (location-based adjustments may apply)