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Job Description
Corporate Strategy seeks a Senior U.S. Defense Acquisition Strategic Analyst to drive, lead and partner across the enterprise to develop strategic landscape assessments, deliver actionable insights, and support cross-functional information and knowledge-sharing on developments and trends in defense acquisition policy and practices. This position is part of the Enterprise Strategic Studies (ESS) Directorate whose charter is to drive business growth by analyzing emerging geopolitical trends, customer mission and budget needs, and new entrant and competitor positioning, with the purpose of developing actionable OneLM strategies. The selected candidate will be required to be near a Lockheed Martin site.
Basic Qualifications
8 years of experience in U.S. defense acquisition, including requirements, programming and planning, and adaptive acquisition program execution.
In-depth understanding of defense acquisition statute and policies (e.g., FAR, DFARS, DoDI 5000 series), taxonomy, and acquisition transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated understanding of acquisition life-cycle phases, requirements definition, and program acquisition strategy formulation including solicitation methods, contracting approaches, and pricing of complex systems.
Familiarity with strategy, capture, program management, business development, engineering, contracting, finance, and sustainment operations.
Knowledge of the U.S. defense industrial base.
Strong leadership and executive communication skills, with the ability to drive results and build consensus across multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Exceptional project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to translate complex issues into actionable strategic recommendations and present them to senior leaders through compelling, concise presentations.
The selected candidate will be required to be near a Lockheed Martin site.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to construct, gather, and analyze complex data sets and develop actionable recommendations.
Responsive, trusted, customer and enterprise-wide relationships.
Knowledge of current and developing technologies and analysis methodologies.
Demonstrated experience communicating compelling written, verbal, and visual narratives that convey mission and business value to senior executives.
Demonstrated experience proactively developing and maintaining effective relationships and partnerships with colleagues and senior executives.
Secret Security Clearance
Desired skills
Knowledge of emerging defense technologies (e.g., autonomous systems, AI/ML, cyber-electronic warfare) and how they affect acquisition and budgeting
Familiarity with defense missions spanning JADC2, Contested Logistics, Information Advantage, Joint Fires & Effects.
Experience with scenario building and trend analysis
Knowledge of customer needs, decision calculus and processes at the senior military and political ranks.
Knowledge of commercial business models and go-to-market strategy development
Prior exposure to competitive intelligence or market-analysis functions
Business acumen and willingness to deepen knowledge of business decision processes and environments and global markets and trends.
Recognized as an authority in defense acquisition practices, with the demonstrated ability to apply it to a wide range of complex scenarios, and capacity train others in its application.
Background as a Defense Acquisition University and/or similar professional development instructor experience.
Certifications such as PMP, CBA (Certified Business Analyst), or DoD-specific acquisition certifications (e.g., DAS, Direct Hire Authority)
Master's degree in a related field (MBA)
EEO
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.
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Other Important Information
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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 Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
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 $144,600 - $255,070. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $166,400 - $288,305. 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.