Strategic Planner Principal - Level 6

Description:Strategic Planner Principal - Level 6

What You Will Be Doing

As a member of the Strategic Planning organization's Strategic Studies Group (SSG), the selected candidate will be responsible for leading studies and assessments charged with understanding our domestic and international customers' most stressing challenges and translating those to actionable studies or thought pieces that can drive our internal and external strategy.
The selected candidate must be able to establish, grow, and foster customer relationships pertinent to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' strategic priorities, shape and lead studies executed internally and externally to SSG, and proficiently translated complex bodies of work into key, strategic messages that can be communicated effectively to the desired individual/group.
Responsibilities will include researching military systems performance and operations to include concept of operations (CONOPS) and Operational Plan (OPLAN) employment, analyzing constructive and virtual results to draw meaningful conclusions, preparing strategically relevant reports/briefings and presenting results.


What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!


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.


Who You Are
You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals.
You have experience with itemized planning and prioritization of tasks that drives the efficient execution of objectives.
The selected candidate will be a member of a high-performing multi-site team and must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work and lead in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment is critical.
This will include air combat force structure, force mix, and threat assessments focused around supporting the US services, partners and allies.
This individual may also be called on to support studies for any program/platform needed within the Strategic Studies organization.

Our Commitment to DEI

We Hear You, We See You.
At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions.
We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you!
At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.


Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence.
Learn more here: Global DEI.


At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level.
From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience in the defense industry, US military experience, and/or the DoD acquisition community
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field (e.g.
engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science) or a Bachelor's degree or higher with extensive operational experience/military strategy development.

- Experience with analytical thinking and problem solving skills, as well as experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Experience working in or with Operations Analysis
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite
- Active Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
- Greater than 10 years of combined defense industry, US military, and DoD strategy/acquisition experience
- Greater than 5 years working in or with the Advanced Development Programs
- Background in DoD intelligence community
- Previous experience in a strategy organization
- Proficiency in strategic messaging
- Strong teamwork and leadership acumen
- An active Top Secret government security clearance with a current background investigation
- Knowledge of military systems, weapon systems and the operation of threat air & ground systems
- Knowledge of Operational analysis tools (ESAMS, JAAM, BRAWLER, SUPPRESSOR, EADSIMS, AFSIM, MOSAIC, THUNDER, CFAM, ARCTIC)
- Ability to formulate structured approaches for analyzing complex problems involving multiple domains and articulate problems/possible solutions.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $140,400 - $269,100.
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 $161,500 - $304,300.
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/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First