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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Strategic Planner, Senior Staff

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Strategic Planner, Senior Staff to shape the future of global airpower. The role involves analyzing challenges faced by customers and translating insights into actionable strategies while supporting Aeronautics' strategic priorities.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the development, execution, and communication of strategic studies addressing customer needs, market opportunities, threat environments, and future force structures
Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with key domestic and international customers aligned to Aeronautics’ strategic priorities
Interpret, shape, and translate customer requirements into meaningful analyses and recommendations
Distill complex, technical, or large-scale bodies of work into clear, strategic messages tailored to senior audiences
Drive growth opportunities across Aeronautics markets by identifying trends, gaps, and strategic pathways for capability development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple sites to support force mix assessments, threat evaluations, and long-range planning efforts
Provide strategic planning support across any Aeronautics program or platform as needed within the Strategic Studies Group

Qualification

Strategic planningAnalytical skillsMilitary systems knowledgeCustomer relationship skillsCommunication skillsCross-functional teamworkProblem-solving

Required

Strategic thinker with strong analytical instincts and a passion for solving complex defense and aerospace challenges
Ability to build relationships, navigate ambiguity, and lead multidisciplinary teams toward clear, actionable outcomes
Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic
Thrive in dynamic environments where the ability to synthesize information, influence stakeholders, and drive strategic insights makes a measurable impact

Preferred

Previous experience in a strategy organization
Experience analyzing customer requirements and future warfighting needs
Knowledge of military systems, weapon systems and the operation of threat air, space & ground systems
Ability to formulate structured approaches for analyzing complex problems involving multiple domains and articulate problems/possible solutions
Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills with demonstrated ability to lead and work in cross-functional teams, across business units and corporate organizations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to clearly articulate strategies at multiple levels of business and government
Experience organizing and presenting data to senior/executive management

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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