Lockheed Martin Plans Colorado Space Division Expansion, Adding Up to 1,250 Jobs

On October 8, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced plans to expand its Space division at existing facilities in Douglas and Jefferson counties, Colorado. The company expects the expansion to add up to 1,250 jobs over the next four years, including positions in cybersecurity, software engineering, technical work, and administration. The announcement signals company growth in Colorado’s aerospace ecosystem and may affect workforce planning for contractors and suppliers supporting the division.

The planned hiring is relevant to GovCon businesses because increased demand for cybersecurity, software engineering, and technical talent could intensify competition for qualified personnel in the region. Companies that serve Lockheed Martin or compete for aerospace and defense professionals can use the four-year hiring horizon to assess recruiting capacity, retention needs, and the availability of local talent. The announcement does not, however, describe a specific government-funded requirement or establish that any new work will be competed.

Procurement teams should distinguish this company expansion from a contract opportunity. No solicitation, award, contract value, project value, or specific procurement requirement was disclosed. The hiring plans may be useful as market context for companies evaluating their Colorado workforce strategies and supplier relationships, but they do not provide a basis to infer a new government contract or a direct subcontracting opportunity. Any future procurement activity would need to be confirmed through separate agency or company notices.

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and county-level partners are involved in promoting the expansion, providing context for businesses tracking the state’s aerospace environment. Colorado Governor Jared Polis characterized the investment as a workforce and innovation milestone: “Colorado is a national leader in aerospace innovation and Lockheed Martin’s investment delivers up to 1,250 good-paying jobs for Coloradans over the next four years.” For GovCon firms, the announcement is best treated as a signal to monitor talent availability and regional industry growth—not as evidence of a new solicitation or award.

• Lockheed Martin plans to expand its Space division at existing Colorado facilities in Douglas and Jefferson counties.
• The company expects to add up to 1,250 jobs over four years; the announcement does not guarantee that all positions will be filled.
• Listed roles include cybersecurity, software engineering, technical, and administrative positions.
• The hiring plans may increase competition for aerospace and technology talent among contractors and suppliers operating in Colorado.
• No solicitation, contract award, project value, or specific procurement requirement was announced.
• Treat the news as a company-growth and workforce-demand signal, not an immediate contracting opportunity.
• The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and county-level partners are involved in promoting the expansion.
• GovCon businesses can use the four-year hiring outlook to review recruiting, retention, and local workforce strategies while monitoring for separate procurement notices.