Job ID: 683558BR Date posted: Jan. 06, 2025 Program: Operations Analysis Group
Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

Lockheed Martin is positioned as a leader in the defense industry, embracing a new era of innovation and problem-solving. The company's team is driven by a mission to make a positive impact, leveraging their diverse skills and experiences to develop cutting-edge solutions to complex engineering challenges.

This Advanced Missile & Launch System Mission Performance Analyst will join the Operations Analysis Group (OAG) (aka “Possum Works”). This is a dynamic team environment with a unique culture supporting a myriad of Business Development and Independent Research and Development (IRAD) projects and selected program tasks. The candidate is expected to be highly motivated to solve problems at the conceptual level. The candidate will be expected to interface with senior technical, business development and program leadership from across the Corporation.

Duties involve the support of studies and analyses of missile and launch system concepts across the Commercial and Civil Space (CCS) and Strategic and Missile Defense (SMD) lines of business. System Architect and the Operational Analysis teams to support advanced concept development projects, including conceptual launch or booster solutions based on mission parameters.

Responsibilities include:
• Supporting launch system and missile new business capture efforts by modeling and analyzing boosters and propulsion systems
• Working across System Architecture and OA teams to develop system solutions, including trade studies and performance analysis
• Working in a fast paced, high volume, highly technical, small team environment
• Providing briefings to Business Development & Strategy, Fellows, LOB Directors and VPs and Corporate OA leadership
• Developing/mentoring junior analysts

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Basic Qualifications:
• Deep knowledge and application of propulsion system / booster modeling and analysis in the context of a mission, to include one or more of the following:
- System trade studies and/or System modeling
- Conceptual vehicle design
- Architecture selection
- Technology assessment
- Sensitivity analysis
• Experience with drafting proposal technical data
• Experience with project coordination, technical presentations, and task metrics
• Active or Current DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members and customer.
• Demonstrated adherence to high ethical standards and conduct
• Knowledge and application of one or more of the following areas of expertise:
- Integrated performance effects
- Thermal protection systems
- Aerodynamics and effect
- Separation analysis
- Vehicle control and stability
- Solid and liquid engine performance
- Reusable and expendable launchers
- Hypersonic air-breathing
- Launch vehicle integration
- GNC analysis
- Spacecraft thermal design
- Operations analysis
- Launch system design analysis
- Missile system design analysis
- Suborbital trajectories
- Orbital trajectories
- Interplanetary trajectories
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: 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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $123,500 - $236,800. 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 and New York is $142,100 - $267,600. 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: Systems Engineering: System Architecture
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First