Strategic Operations Research Analyst

LMCareers Business Unit

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Security Clearance

Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Strategic Operations Research Analyst to join a dynamic, high-performing team. Operations analysis reaches every Lockheed Martin product and program, making it one of the most diverse work environments, providing exciting projects that influence the entire enterprise. This unique opportunity at Missiles and Fire Control offers dedicated professional development time, travel, conferences, autonomy, and on the job training from likeminded critical thinkers.

What You Will Be Doing
The selected candidate will use systematic, science-based techniques, analytical methods, simulation, and critical thinking to inform and improve decision-making processes. This position will require collaboration with team members, program managers, and engineers in other disciplines. As part of the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Operations Analysis team, this candidate will lead analysis to support requirements definitions, concept of operations (CONOPS) evaluation, and operational effectiveness studies to help shape and influence future capabilities of the warfighter. These impactful studies quantify the effects of payloads, weapons and tactics on survivability and mission effectiveness. Your responsibilities will include:
• Formulating analysis and study plans based on critical questions/problem statements.
• Leading simulation, modeling, and analysis IAW study plans to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Applying engineering-based techniques, problem-solving methods, and critical thinking.
• Simulation, Modeling and Analysis (MS&A) of military systems and scenarios in digital environments.
• Developing Design of Experiments (DOE) and quantifying Measures-of-Effectiveness (MOEs).
• Executing trade studies and performing statistical analysis.
• Presenting analysis with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leading research efforts and sharing of analytical techniques with research methodologies.
• Ensuring appropriate decision analysis methods are selected to evaluate current and future programs.
• Mentoring, providing guidance and insights to warfighter perspectives and values..

Why Join Us
We’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Operations Research Analyst to join our team. As a successful candidate, you will have a strong background in operations analysis, with experience executing studies and presenting results. You will be a collaborative and analytical leader, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in data analytics, data science, and data visualization. If you’re a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for using science-based techniques to inform decision-making, we encourage you to apply! Note: An active/current DoD Top Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree or above in a STEM discipline from an accredited college/university are required.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a STEM discipline from an accredited college/university with relevant experience.
• Active/Current DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in data analytics, data science, and data visualization (R, JMP, SAS).
• Military operations analysis experience executing studies and presenting results (OA, ORSA, #MFCVET).

Other Important Information

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.

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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Work Schedule

4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week