Strategic Planner Stf - E4

About the role

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Strategic Transactions Analyst in Littleton, CO. The position supports strategic assessments for merger & acquisition and venture capital activities, developing strategic rationale, technology assessments, investment theses, and driving agreements to closure. It blends technical understanding, financial analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to align partnership initiatives with growth objectives and portfolio strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Opportunity Identification – Conduct market assessments to surface high‑impact prospects such as strategic cooperation agreements, joint ventures, co‑development, M&A, and licensing; maintain a pipeline of potential investment targets and assess fit with portfolio strategy.
• Project Management & Execution – Lead cross‑functional project teams (engineering, business development, finance, supply chain, legal, etc.) to drive investment milestones to closure.
• Stakeholder Communication – Prepare executive decks, investment memos, and senior‑leader presentations that articulate strategic rationale, financial impact, and risk considerations.
• Strategic Insight & Continuous Improvement – Analyze portfolio strategies to identify technology gaps, refine investment selection criteria, and stay current on emerging technologies, market trends, and regulatory developments.
• Due Diligence & Financial Modeling – Build and maintain detailed valuation models (DCF, comparable company, merger‑modeling) to quantify expected returns, synergies, and risk; coordinate technical, legal, and operational due‑diligence activities and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in finance, project management, business development, or transaction‑oriented roles (investment banking, consulting, transaction advisory services, or related).
• Exceptional technical financial modeling skills; advanced analytical skills using Excel, PitchBook, CapIQ, or equivalent, with ability to translate complex data into clear strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in the identification, qualification, diligence, and execution of mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, or venture capital transactions.
• Experience using PowerPoint to communicate investment thesis, deal rationale, or other complex ideas to executive‑level audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high‑priority initiatives in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Direct experience in M&A, venture capital investing, and/or strategy consulting.
• Experience working at an investment banking firm, venture capital fund, strategic consultancy, or related organization.
• Experience with corporate divestitures or acquisition integration.
• Space or Aerospace & Defense sector experience.

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $118,000 – $219,100. Salary is a general guideline; final offer considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, key skills, location, and business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and holidays (including specific accrual details for Washington state applicants).
• 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 (non‑guaranteed, performance‑based).