Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Strategic Transactions Analyst to join our team in Littleton, CO! This position supports strategic assessments for Merger & Acquisition and Venture Capital activities within Lockheed Martin Space. This position will be responsible for developing the strategic rationale and business case, completing a technology assessment, presenting the investment thesis for each proposed investment or partnership, and driving the agreement to closure. This role blends technical understanding, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure that all partnership initiatives align with Lockheed Martin Space's growth objectives and portfolio strategies.
This position is ideal for strategic thinkers with an investor's mindset and a closer's execution focus. Successful individuals in this role thrive on building relationships both externally and internally, and are energized by turning market insights into high-impact deals that move the company forward.
Key Responsibilities:
Opportunity Identification - Conduct market assessments to surface high-impact prospects (e.g., strategic cooperation agreements, joint ventures, co-development, M&A, licensing). - Maintain a pipeline of potential investment targets and continuously assess fit with each organization's portfolio strategy.
Project Management & Execution - Lead cross-functional project teams (engineering, business development, finance, supply chain, legal, etc.) to drive investment milestones to closure
Stakeholder Communication - Prepare executive decks, investment memos, and senior leader presentations that clearly articulate strategic rationale, financial impact, and risk considerations.
Strategic Insight & Continuous Improvement - Analyze portfolio strategies to identify technology gaps and refine investment selection criteria. - Stay current on emerging technologies, market trends, and regulatory developments that could affect partnership strategy.
Due Diligence & Financial Modeling - 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.
Basic Qualifications- 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)
- Exceptional technical financial modeling skills
- Advanced financial modeling 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 Citizen with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
Desired Skills- 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.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
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.
