Strategic Operations Research Analyst Sr Stf - E5

About the role

Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) division is seeking a motivated Full Spectrum Leader to join the RMS Operations Analysis (OA) leadership team. The role serves all Lines of Business and acts as the primary interface between the OA team and early‑stage concept development and Operations Analysis efforts with corporate and Joint Force engagement. The leader will coordinate across multiple LM RMS sites, manage teams modeling military systems and scenarios, develop quantitative Measures‑of‑Effectiveness (MOEs), and support investment planning cycles through strong stakeholder relationships. An active Secret Clearance is required, and travel to off‑site locations may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational relevance and adherence to systems engineering/operations analysis processes.
• Lead execution and briefing of studies to internal and external customers.
• Coordinate across multiple RMS sites and collaborate with multi‑functional OA technical leadership.
• Manage teams modeling military systems and scenarios across the analysis spectrum (engagement, mission, campaign).
• Develop innovative and insightful quantitative Measures‑of‑Effectiveness (MOEs) and present findings to senior leadership.
• Apply modeling and simulation techniques to address complex analysis problems and identify process improvements.
• Support investment planning cycles through strong stakeholder relationships.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong background in military tactics/doctrine.
• Experience engaging diverse audiences to communicate technical and military priorities at all organizational levels.
• Experience in military exercises and experimentation.
• Experience in military maintenance and/or sustainment.
• Experience with electronic warfare use and/or development.
• Experience working with early‑stage military capability development activities (e.g., DARPA, OUSWR&E).
• Active U.S. DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

Desired Skills

• Military career with joint service experience.
• Solid understanding of opposing force structure/employment for training purposes in war‑game scenarios.
• Strong technical experience with ability to work with ambiguous requirements.
• Proven leadership of virtual and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to develop and apply Measures of Effectiveness to assess mission outcomes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, presence, and composure when engaging senior leaders.
• Strong time management, interpersonal skills, and a self‑motivated work ethic.

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $129,000.00 – $239,600.00. Salary is a general guideline and may vary based on scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education/training, key skills, market location, and business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4×10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance metrics and not guaranteed)