Strategic Transactions Analyst

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Strategic Transactions Analyst to join their team. This position will serve as the primary driver for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic partnership opportunities within Lockheed Martin Space. Responsibilities include developing the strategic rationale and business case, completing technology assessments, presenting investment theses for proposed partnerships, and driving agreements to closure. The role blends technical understanding, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure partnership initiatives align with Lockheed Martin Space’s growth objectives and portfolio strategies. In addition to leading partnership deal flow, this position supports broader strategic assessments for other Merger & Acquisition and Venture Capital activities within the organization. It is ideal for strategic thinkers with an investor’s mindset and an execution focus, who thrive on building relationships and turning market insights into high-impact deals.

Requirements

Bachelors degree.
Minimum 5 years of related experience of finance, project management, business development OR transaction oriented roles (investment banking, consulting, transaction advisory services, or related).
Strong technical financial modeling skills and analytical skills (Excel, PitchBook, CapIQ, or equivalent); ability to translate complex data into clear strategic recommendations.
Demonstrated experience in the identification, qualification, diligence, and execution of mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, OR venture capital transactions.
Experience using PowerPoint to communicate investment thesis, deal rationale, or other complex ideas to executive level audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

A Masters degree in a related discipline.
Direct experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital investing and/or strategy consulting.
Experience working at an investment banking firm, venture capital fund, strategic consultancy, or related.
Experience with corporate divestitures or acquisition integration.
Space or Aerospace & Defense sector experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct market assessments to surface high impact partnership prospects (e.g., strategic cooperation agreements, joint ventures, co development, M&A, licensing).
Maintain a pipeline of potential partners and continuously assess fit with each organization's portfolio strategy.
Lead cross functional project teams (engineering, business development, finance, supply chain, legal, etc.) to drive partnership milestones to closure.
Prepare executive decks, investment memos, and senior leader presentations that clearly articulate strategic rationale, financial impact, and risk considerations.
Analyze portfolio strategies to identify technology gaps and refine partnership selection criteria.
Stay current on emerging technologies, market trends, and regulatory developments that could affect partnership strategy.
Build and maintain detailed valuation models (DCF, comparable company, merger modeling) to quantify expected returns, synergies, and risk.
Coordinate technical, legal, and operational due diligence activities; synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations.