Systems Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off & Holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control seeks an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Mission Analyst in Huntsville, AL. You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced algorithms and modeling tools for IAMD mission analysis, with close support to PAC-3 and THAAD programs.

You will manage project dashboards, budgets up to $10M, and work with government customers to define roadmaps and ensure secure, on-time delivery in a demanding, in-person work environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS clearance.
• 9+ years of relevant experience with a STEM degree.
• Experience in data analysis, performance analysis, or math-based algorithms.
• Proven record managing multimillion-dollar assets, contracts and programs.
• PMP certification.
• Experience leading large geographically dispersed teams and supervising contractors.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Proven track record integrating solutions into a larger system.
• Familiar with PMP-based project controls, Earned Value Management, MS Office, and data-analysis tools.
• Familiarity with risk and opportunity processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and team leadership of aerospace, operations analysis, mission analysis, CI, and AI engineers.
• Own the project status dashboard, schedule, cost, risk, and resource tracking for analyses and algorithm development.
• Develop and manage staffing plans and budgets up to $10M, including subcontractor oversight.
• Lead development and integration of math- and physics-based algorithms for missile intercept planning.
• Manage performance and contractual compliance of external suppliers and consultants.
• Define roadmap for upcoming mission-analysis initiatives with IAMD MA Lead.
• Coordinate with IRAD leads, technical directors, and government customers.
• Act as liaison between aerospace, AI, and ops analysis communities for cohesive architecture.
• Maintain TS/SCI clearance and enforce security protocols.

Skills

Team Leadership

Program management

Data analysis

Algorithm development

PMP certification

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MS Project

Earned Value Management

MS Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking a full time Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Mission Analyst in Huntsville Alabama. In this role, you will lead an Agile-style, multidisciplinary team that designs, develops, validates, and integrates advanced algorithms and analytical tools for the integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Mission Analysis (MA) team, SMARTset and Barbarian modeling and simulation tools suites. The IAMD MA team of mission analysts orchestrates and delivers detailed analytical support to the Strategy & Business Development, Advanced Programs IRADs, Keep Sold program lines of business (PAC-3 and THAAD), and competitive intelligence to executive leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supervision & Team Leadership - Directly supervise aerospace, operations analysis, mission analysis, competitive-intelligence, and AI engineers (≈15-20 staff). Provide mentorship, performance management, and career development
• Program & Project Management - Own the project status dashboard, schedule, cost, risk, and resource tracking for all ongoing analyses and algorithm development efforts. Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Staffing & Budget Oversight - Develop and manage the team’s staffing plan and budget (up to$10M), including sub-contractor and consultant oversight.
• Algorithm Development & Integration - Lead the creation, improvement, and performance assessment of mathematics-and-physics-based algorithms that drive missile intercept planning. Ensure seamless integration into the larger GFC software baseline.
• Supplier & Sub-contractor Management - Manage performance, technical reviews, and contractual compliance of external suppliers and consultants.
• Future-Project Planning - Partner with the IAMD MA Lead to define the roadmap for upcoming mission-analysis initiatives; coordinate with peer IRAD leads, technical directors, and government customers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Act as the primary liaison between aerospace, AI, and operations analysis communities to maintain cohesive system architecture and interface control.
• Compliance & Security - Maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph; enforce classified handling and security protocols.

Basic Qualifications

• Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance (with the ability to acquire and maintain a TS level clearance)
• 9 Years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: data analysis, performance analysis, and physics/Mathematics-based algorithm development
• Proven record of managing multimillion-dollar assets, contracts, and programs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, geographically dispersed teams; experience supervising contractors and government partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Proven track record of successfully integrating problem solutions into a larger system
• PMP-based project controls, Earned Value Management, Microsoft Office Suite, data-analysis tools, and modern collaboration platforms.
• Working knowledge or experience within the risk and Opportunity process
• Well-developed skills in critical thinking and paying attention to detail
• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment

Desired Skills

• Current/Active Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Recent, extensive experience developing analysis tools in MATLAB and Python.
• Experience with Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) or related C4ISR programs.
• Direct experience with the MDA GMD program and GWS GFC systems.
• Proven ability to integrate algorithmic solutions into a large, complex software baseline with minimal supervision.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.