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 $10 M), 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.