Work location: Orlando, FL
Lockheed Martin is seeking an Strategic Operations Research Analyst to lead a dynamic, high-performing air dominnce team. Operations Analysis (OA) 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 and on the job training from likeminded critical thinkers.
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 fixed wing weapons and sensor 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.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Leading MFC Operations Analysis (OA) for Air Dominance fixed wing weapons and sensors
• Coordinating analysis with our internal and external stakeholders
• Developing Design of Experiments (DOE) and quantifying Measures-of-Effectiveness (MOEs)
• Formulating analysis and study plans based on critical questions/problem statements
• Applying engineering-based techniques, problem-solving methods, and critical thinking
• Simulation, Modeling and Analysis (MS&A) of military systems and scenarios in digital environments
• Analyzing simulation results using data analytics to draw meaningful conclusions
• Presenting analysis with effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Leading research efforts and sharing of analytical techniques with research methodologies.
• Applying decision analysis methods to evaluate current and future programs
- Active DoD secret clearance
- Must be willing to work onsite full-time
- Understanding of USAF or USN air-to-air platforms and programs (F22, F35, F15, or F18, ...)
- Understanding of Lockheed Martin fixed wing platforms, weapons, and sensors
- Experience leading a team to achieve meaningful results
- Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university
- Candidates must be able to obtain top-secret clearance upon employment. This position also requires an enhanced security review in accordance with government contract requirements, and it is a condition of employment that individuals hired into positions requiring program clearance obtain and maintain such clearance within sufficient time to allow Lockheed Martin to meet its business needs.
- Current DoD top secret clearance
- Scripting and data processing experience (AFSIM, MATLAB, Python, ARISE, Splinter, JMPS, or similar)
- Experience leading statistical analysis and developing Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Experience Lockheed Martin fixed wing weapons and sensors
- Experience with air-to-air radar electronic warfare, infrared, communication, or weapons systems
- Advanced degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited college/university
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Active Department of Defense Secret clearance
- Willingness to work onsite full-time in Orlando, Florida
- Understanding of USAF or USN air-to-air platforms and programs, such as F-22, F-35, F-15, or F-18
- Understanding of Lockheed Martin fixed-wing platforms, weapons, and sensors
- Experience leading a team to achieve meaningful results
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and complete an enhanced security review
- Current Department of Defense Top Secret clearance
- Scripting and data-processing experience with AFSIM, MATLAB, Python, ARISE, Splinter, JMPS, or similar tools
- Experience leading statistical analysis and developing Design of Experiments
- Experience with Lockheed Martin fixed-wing weapons and sensors
- Experience with air-to-air radar electronic warfare, infrared, communications, or weapons systems
- Advanced degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited college or university
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