Job Description

What You Will Be Doing
• 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

Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader with flexibility for additional hours expected based on workload

Basic Qualifications
• 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

Desired skills
• 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

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $114,700 - $198,720. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.