Operations Analyst Staff - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Greenville, SC, is seeking an Operations Analyst Staff - Level 4 to model and analyze manufacturing operations, identifying improvement opportunities and delivering data-driven recommendations that support key aerospace programs.

You will design simulation models, present findings to senior leaders, and establish rate-readiness for future contracts and operational changes, thriving in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• 5 years of professional experience with discrete event simulation in support of a manufacturing facility or similar business.
• Experience with discrete event simulation software.
• Knowledge of statistics including distribution-fitting, variability, and statistical significance.

Responsibilities

• Design and create simulation models that represent manufacturing operations, enabling analysis of multiple future production scenarios.
• Summarize and present findings and recommendations to a broad audience, including senior internal leaders.
• Establish and maintain rate-readiness practices to keep the site prepared for future contracts and operational changes.

Skills

Discrete event simulation

Statistics

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Simio

SAP

MES

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Operations Analyst Staff - Level 4 for the Operations Team which is responsible for driving operational excellence across our production and manufacturing facilities.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Operations Analyst Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for modeling and analyzing manufacturing operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and delivering data‑driven recommendations that support key aerospace programs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Design and create simulation models that represent manufacturing operations, enabling analysis of multiple future production scenarios.
• Summarize and present findings and recommendations to a broad audience, including senior internal leaders.
• Establish and maintain rate‑readiness practices to keep the site prepared for future contracts and operational changes.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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.

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a passion for discrete‑event simulation. You thrive in cross‑functional environments, translate complex data into clear insights, and influence stakeholders to adopt innovative solutions. Your commitment to operational excellence makes you an ideal fit for this role.

Further Information About This Opportunity

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access.
• This position is in Greenville, SC.

Engaging in matters of national and international importance on broad-ranging topics such as defense policy, threats, doctrine, and operations concepts, models and simulates operations using advanced visualization tools, threat models and command and control models to perform operations analysis and mission effectiveness. Provides a quantitative, rational basis for decision making through the application of logic and scientific disciplines and techniques including mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques (linear programming, game theory, probability theory, symbolic language, etc.), and other principles and laws of scientific disciplines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• 5 years of professional experience with discrete event simulation in support of a manufacturing facility or similar business.
• Experience with discrete event simulation software
• Knowledge of statistics including distribution-fitting, variability, and statistical significance

Desired Skills

• Proficiency obtaining and prepping data through database systems, data prep tools, and Excel
• Experience with Simio
• Experience with SAP and a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Experience with learning curve theory and future planning for manufacturing operations
• Experience presenting analytical information to Vice President and Director level internal customers
• Aircraft production experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.