Strategic Transactions Analyst - Level 3

Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The Strategic Transactions Lead will be responsible for supporting Merger & Acquisition and Venture Capital strategic assessments at Lockheed Martin Space. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: development of strategic rationale and business cases for Mergers & Acquisitions (including Joint Ventures, Divestitures, and Strategic Alliances), technology assessments and investment theses for Lockheed Martin Ventures (LMV) investments, and Strategic Cooperation Agreements and alternative business case development for the organization.

Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will…

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of acquisitions, space-related venture investments, strategic teaming, joint venture opportunities, and unsolicited offers

• Work closely with Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Engineering, Treasury, Legal and Accounting to evaluate opportunities, prepare review materials, and gain senior executive level approvals to proceed with transactions

• Work closely with the Space Finance and Business Operations organization to bring forth opportunities that align with Space goals to grow customer and shareholder value

• Support due diligence and integration management

• Partner closely with the executive team across all channels of the Space enterprise to develop and evaluate targeted opportunities and secure revenue and cost synergy commitments

• Conduct research and analysis in support of the initial screening of M&A candidate companies as well as landscapes for venture investment opportunities

• Work cross functionally to develop strategic frameworks to analyze and identify value-creating growth

• Must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously

• The candidate is expected to support both transaction execution and related strategy development projects, and should be able to work independently, as part of a small core team, and as a subject matter expert supporting the broader Space organization

Although this position does support some teleworking, the selected candidate will be located near our Highlands Ranch facility and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.

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

• Experience supporting development of business cases for executive-level audiences

• Formal or informal leadership experience and desire to lead execution of strategic transactions

• Proven ability to think critically and find creative solutions to complex problems

• Space / Defense, Aerospace, Industrials, or TMT sector experience

• Experience supporting development of executive level briefing material and presenting to a senior-level audience