Military Operations Analysis Manager

Job ID: 700939BR

Date posted: Aug. 06, 2025

Description:

You will be the Military Operations Analysis Manager for the ISR, Advanced Technologies and Classified Programs team in Palmdale, California. Our team is responsible for delivering engagement, mission, theater, and campaign level operations analysis across multiple classified programs for both Lockheed Martin and Department of Defense stakeholders. Our team primarily leverages the Advanced Framework for Modeling, Simulation, and Integration (AFSIM) to develop models, apply military tactics, generate analysis, and deliver decision support material.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Military Operations Analysis Manager you will be responsible for applying your profound analysis-domain knowledge to guide, support, and contribute to the team to achieve analysis goals. Your responsibilities will consist of a 50/50% mix of technical/management duties, including:

• Technical AFSIM analysis, reviewing AFSIM development, providing technical support to analysts, identifying future roadmap requirements to support the ADP portfolio
  
• External coordination with classified program portfolios within Advanced Development Programs (ADP) and internal coordination across analyst teams in Fort Worth, TX and Marietta, GA
  
• Interface with the MOA leadership team to ensure integration of analysis efforts and understanding of customer expectations across multiple LM Business Unit programs and portfolios
  
• Additional job responsibilities include management of the Palmdale OA facilities, MOA networks, software needs, first-line leader duties, and identifying blockers preventing efficient operations for the Palmdale OA team
  

What's In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Subject Matter Expert executing Operations Analysis using AFSIM
  

• Experience leading multi-site and virtual teams
  

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (operations research, mathematics, computer science or engineering discipline)
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience leading in a multi-disciplinary on-site engineering team environment
  
• Experience working with ADP program managers and security team in Palmdale
  
• Proven customer interface and engagement experience
  
• Prior U.S. military active-duty and/or reserve experience
  
• Knowledge and understanding of military platforms, sensors, weapons, communications, and joint operations
  
• Experience in project and task management, talent recruitment, performance management, and talent development
  
• Knowledge and experience in LM Aero leadership / administrative processes
  
• Experience working across IT, cyber security, and Facilities
  
• Experience with Special Access Program (SAP) procedures and guidance
  

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

Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. 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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. 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. 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Systems Engineering: Models and Simulations

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First