You will be the Principal Business Development Analyst for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Program within our Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Line of Business. Our team is responsible for advancing THAAD program development, Talon interceptor production, and integration of THAAD capability with the Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).

What You Will Be Doing

As the THAAD Principal Business Development Analyst you will be responsible for shaping and delivering premier technical and business solutions for the THAAD program and related initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- - Lead cross functional efforts to translate customer needs into technical and business solutions for the THAAD program and the Talon interceptor.
- - Develop and execute capture plans, business opportunities, and validation activities.
- - Coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, and Technology teams to integrate THAAD capability with IBCS and other defense architectures.
- - Manage stakeholder engagement across MDA, Army, PAE Fires, Joint Staff, Department of War (DoW), and the operational community, to include Regional and Combatant Commands.
- - Guide internal support and prioritization for urgent operational requirements, capability enhancements, and system solutions in response to combat operations.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward‑thinking professional who thrives on solving complex defense challenges. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on national security programs, and the chance to work with cutting‑edge technology in a supportive environment.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Huntsville. Discover more about our Huntsville, Alabama location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Must have an active Final Secret clearance.

Minimum 18 years experience in U.S. military, U.S. Government, or technology based industry.

Subject matter expert on U.S. Armed Forces fielded Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Programs with specific area of expertise in PATRIOT, THAAD, and IAMD.

Possess experience and a current working knowledge of DoW Acquisition process and DoD Directive 5000.1, the Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS), and Army Air and Missile Defense Capability Development processes; familiarity with recent DoW and Army acquisition reform measures.

Possess experience with the U.S. Army and MDA Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process, acquisition and procurement business processes, and U.S. Armed Forces Service cultures to align strategic objectives and capture strategies.

Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of management, engineers, DoW officials and Functional employees.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Desired Skills:

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Superior knowledge of U.S. Armed Forces AMD operational strategy, tactical employment and modernization strategy.

Superior knowledge of U.S. Army and MDA Program Objective Memorandum (POM) build, acquisition and procurement business processes and U.S. Armed Forces Service cultures.

Demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and proven success leading high-performing organizations.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to clearly articulate strategies at multiple levels of business and government.

Knowledgeable of linkage and coordination between U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence, Space and Missile Defense Command, T2COM, PAE Fires, HQDA Air and Missile Defense Program operations in the Pentagon.

Effective Team Player - Outstanding organizational ability and demonstrated excellence motivating a diverse set of individuals in pursuit of common objectives.

Previous U.S. Government civilian or military experience in Air and Missile Defense.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

Job ID

97095261968

Security Clearance

SECRET

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