Chief Mission Analyst - Strategic Operations
Littleton, Colorado
Littleton, Colorado
Job Responsibilities
Description:This requisition is to fill a need for operational analysis and wargaming. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a well-respected team that is responsible for performing mission analysis (operational, architectural, and predictive) and wargame support for matters of national and international importance. The candidate will possess technical and data analytical skills with expertise advanced mission development and a variety of Analytical disciplines. Experience in broad-ranging topics such as defense policy, threats, doctrine, operations concepts, models and simulates operations using advanced visualization tools, threat models and command and control models to perform operations analysis and mission effectiveness will be required. The candidate must have a broad range of warfare and battle management skills including development of TTPs and experience with joint operation centers. Multi-int experience with domains such as space, air, maritime, etc. is required. Experience in participating, supporting, scenario development, or conducting war games is highly desirable. The successful candidate will perform a variety of modeling and simulation tasks to include study plan development, simulator configuration and execution, data extraction and analysis, technical presentation development and delivery. Team members also participate in some requirements definition, development, testing, and validation of next-generation simulators. Self-initiative, customer intimacy, professionalism, data analytics, and superb problem-solving skills are a must.
This position requires an individual with a current TS/SCI clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field
• Experience with modeling, simulating, operations analysis, multi-int domain knowledge and analyzing satellite systems
• Experience in modeling and simulation tools such as STK, ODTK, AFSIM, OD++
• Experience developing air and space system architectures, conducting architecture trade studies
• Wargame experience, CONOPS development and Joint level exercise expertise with COCOMs.
• Systems understanding experience in space architecture development for wargames or operations analysis activities with broad understanding of classified (DoD and SCI) and unclassified systems for C4ISR, BMC3, and TCPED
• Superb customer interaction, professionalism and initiative, ability to work autonomously, experience with small teams, and public speaking.
Desired Skills:
• Master’s degree with strong math, physics, and/or statistics background
• Programming and scripting experience using MATLAB, Python, R, or other languages
• Experience leading wargaming or military operations activities that supported special access programs in a team lead capacity
• Space Operations experience (space domain awareness, battle management, resiliency, multi-domain) engaging with wide range of military, intelligence, commercial, and civil stakeholders, from operators thru executives, in the design, planning, and execution of exercises, analysis, and wargames involving space capabilities.
• Operational experience working military and intelligence customer missions, in particular, first-hand experience with the development and evaluation of tactics, operating plans, and operating concepts.
• Experience with RF systems development, testing and integration, or operations
• Demonstrated ability to relate with external customers across DoD and IC, in partnering/collaborating on end-user, mission-driven, end-to-end solutions
• Demonstrated ability to engage and partner with industry leveraging, developing, integrating, and operating end-user, mission-driven, end-to-end solutions
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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $139,600 - $246,100. 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.
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: Systems Engineering: Models and Simulations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.