Strategic Operations Research Analyst / Grand Prairie, TX

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Strategic Operations Research Analyst to join a dynamic, high-performing team. Operations Analysis reaches every Lockheed Martin product and program, making it one of the most diverse work environments, providing exciting projects that influence the entire enterprise. This unique opportunity offers dedicated professional development time, travel, conferences, autonomy, and on the job training from likeminded critical thinkers. The selected candidate will use systematic, science-based techniques, analytical methods, simulation, and critical thinking to inform and improve decision-making processes. This position will require frequent collaboration with team members and engineers in other disciplines. As part of the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Operations Analysis team, this candidate will participate in analysis to support requirements definitions, concept of operations (CONOPS) evaluation, and operational effectiveness studies to help shape and influence future capabilities of the warfighter. These impactful studies quantify the effects of payloads, weapons and tactics on survivability and mission effectiveness. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Candidates must be able to obtain a top-secret clearance upon employment. This position also requires an enhanced security review in accordance with government contract requirements and it is a condition of employment that individuals hired into positions requiring program clearance obtain and maintain such clearance within sufficient time to allow Lockheed Martin to meet its business needs. 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. Other Important Information 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited college/university
Eligible for a DoD secret clearance
Scripting and data processing experience (MATLAB, Python, or similar)
Problem solving skills with an eagerness to learn

Nice To Haves

Active DoD secret clearance
Operations Research (OR) or experience in computer-based analytical tools
Modeling and simulation experience
Software development experience (C++, Git) and familiar with Linux OS
Knowledge of data analytics, data science, and data visualization
Basic understanding of statistical concepts, such as hypothesis testing and regression analysis
Advanced degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited college/university

Responsibilities

Participating in analysis and study plans based on critical questions/problem statements
Applying engineering-based techniques, problem-solving methods, and critical thinking
Researching and learning military systems, military operations, and military tactics
Simulation, Modeling and Analysis (MS&A) of military systems and scenarios in digital environments
Analyzing simulation results using data analytics to help draw meaningful conclusions
Participating in trade studies and performing statistical analysis
Participating in research efforts and learning analytical techniques with research methodologies.
Applying decision analysis methods to evaluate current and future programs