Space Mission Analyst III

**Description:** Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most/. Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity/. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more- we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future/. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve/. We're creating future/-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision/. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world/. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation/. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity/. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you/. The Integrated Space Effects /(ISE/) team is searching for an Operations Analyst or Engineer with experience in multi/-domain /(e/.g/. space, air, terrestrial/) mission modeling, modeling & simulation /(M&S/), and data analysis/. ISE is a team at Lockheed Martin Space that conducts operations analysis /(OA/)/. As a member of this team, you will provide data/-driven insights to several groups across multiple Lines of Business within LM Space & across the LM enterprise, helping shape their strategies to meet customer needs/. Supported projects vary across a program's lifecycle but often support early phase concept development/. **You will have the opportunity to:** - Develop and apply modeling and simulation /(M&S/) expertise to support the analysis of complex space/-based systems and missions/. - Create and maintain physics/-based models of government & other systems, leveraging your domain expertise and engineering judgment to ensure accuracy and relevance/. - Collaborate with cross/-functional teams to identify analysis needs, develop solutions, and deliver results to stakeholders and customers/. - Communicate complex technical information to both technical and non/-technical audiences through clear and effective briefings and presentations/. - Translate customer questions into meaningful studies, and develop advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis /(MS&A/) methods to enable analyses that support requirements definition, system of system evaluation, interoperability in joint environments, and utility assessments of advanced technology and concepts/. - Integrate modeling and simulation capabilities into larger system/-of/-systems environments to support the analysis of complex mission scenarios/. - Drive project success through effective time management, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with teammates, with a focus on delivering capabilities that inform decision/-making/. **Successful candidates in this position generally have 5/-9 years of professional experience/.** /#LI/-DJ1 **Basic Qualifications:** - Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis of defense or space systems - Experience in Space mission area - 2/+ years experience programming and scripting using MATLAB, Python, R, or similar language - 2/+ years experience in modeling and simulation tools, such as STK or AFSIM - Must have an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance - US Citizenship required **Desired Skills:** - Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics /(STEM/) field - Active TS/SCI clearance - Multi/-domain kill chain, ISR, and/or space security analysis experience - Strong math, physics, and statistics background - Demonstrated experience in orbit mechanics, remote sensing phenomonologies, or space system environment characteristics /(e/.g/. radiation, thermal, power, communications/) - Demonstrated experience working with information across multiple security levels, including SCI and Special Access Program/(s/) /(SAP/) - Demonstrated experience working with defense and threat information and/or models - Significant involvement in authoring final deliverables documenting analysis methodology, assumptions, and conclusions - Experience with applying data science and/or machine learning techniques within analysis to drive more comprehensive results - Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines - - - To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that encourages big/-picture thinking/. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually/. **Benefits you can enjoy include:** - Medical /{many choices of plans; some LM locations have on/-site medical/} - Dental - 401k /{with generous matching/} - Generous Paid time off - Work/life balance, family/-friendly environment - Career development, career/-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds - Fun, talented, and witty teammates - Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership - Community/-minded organization - Mentorship opportunities - Rewards & recognition - Generous Tuition Reimbursement - - - We are committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life/. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes/. **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration/. **Clearance Level:** TS/SCI **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:** 9x80 every other Friday off **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York /(excluding most major metropolitan areas/), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 /- $157,550/. 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/. **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:** SPACE **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Systems Engineering: Models and Simulations **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2026-04-02