Consultant Analyst Staff

Lockheed Martin•Arlington, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The defense industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with increasing global complexity and evolving security demands redefining what it takes to compete. Organizations are under growing pressure to deliver with both precision and speed while adapting in real time. Success requires more than incremental improvement—it demands the ability to build capability, scale performance, and drive meaningful change across the enterprise. In response to urgent national priorities—including the acceleration of munitions production in support of the Department of War—Lockheed Martin is building a new kind of internal consulting capability to meet the moment. This team operates at the intersection of strategy and execution, partnering directly with internal production sites and external suppliers to unlock capacity, remove constraints, and rapidly scale output to support mission-critical priorities. Lockheed Martin Consulting was established to lead this effort. As the internal consulting arm, we partner across the enterprise to solve complex challenges, accelerate performance, and embed sustainable improvements. We are helping to reshape the defense industrial base—bringing structured problem solving, deep operational expertise, and a bias for action to environments where speed, rigor, and execution are paramount. We operate at the forefront of a cultural shift toward agility, accountability, and performance excellence. Our ambition is to become the enterprise’s partner of choice—delivering measurable impact and enabling sustained performance in support of mission-critical outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field
4-7 years of professional experience in consulting, internal consulting, manufacturing operations, or a related analytical role
Proven ability to structure complex problems, analyze data, and drive actionable recommendations
Experience managing workstreams or leading key components of projects
Strong proficiency in Excel for modeling and analysis; familiarity with Python, SQL, Tableau, or other analytics tools is a plus
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to stakeholders
Hands-on experience in operational environments, including collaboration with frontline teams
Ability to travel as needed to support projects across sites
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience in consulting or internal consulting teams focused on operational transformation, process improvement, or performance excellence
Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement, cost reduction, or operational optimization initiatives
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies
Deep understanding of operations concepts such as throughput, bottlenecks, cycle time, and capacity management
Experience using analytics to support decision-making and quantify impact
Demonstrated leadership and ownership in high-performance, team-based environments
Comfort navigating ambiguous, fast-paced environments and influencing stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

Diagnose operational performance gaps by analyzing end-to-end processes, identifying bottlenecks, constraints, and sources of variability across production and support functions
Lead data-driven root cause analyses (e.g., yield loss, downtime, rework, cycle time deviation) and translate findings into targeted improvement actions
Optimize throughput and flow by applying principles of capacity analysis, line balancing, and constraint management to maximize system output
Drive cost and productivity improvements through labor optimization, waste elimination, and efficiency initiatives across manufacturing and support operations
Design and implement Lean and continuous improvement solutions, including standard work, visual management, daily management systems, and performance tiering
Support production scheduling and planning improvements, enhancing sequencing logic, WIP management, and on-time delivery performance
Partner with frontline teams on the shop floor to test, refine, and implement solutions in real time, ensuring practicality and adoption
Develop and deploy performance management systems, including KPIs, dashboards, and management routines to sustain improvements
Support digital and systems enablement, including MES optimization, data visibility, and automation of reporting and decision-making tools
Quantify and track impact, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable improvements in key metrics such as throughput, cycle time, utilization, and cost per unit
Build operational capabilities within the business, coaching operators, supervisors, and managers on problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies