# Colorado Announces Lockheed Martin Expansion

On October 8, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced plans to expand its Space division at existing facilities in Douglas and Jefferson counties, Colorado, with up to 1,250 jobs expected over the next four years. The roles include cybersecurity, software engineering, technical, and administrative positions. The announcement did not disclose a project value or identify a government solicitation or contract award, so it signals company growth and potential workforce demand rather than an immediate procurement opportunity.

- Aerospace contractors and suppliers serving Lockheed Martin’s Space division can use the announced hiring plans to assess workforce availability and competition for cybersecurity, software engineering, and technical talent in Colorado.
- Companies should distinguish this expansion announcement from a contract opportunity: no solicitation, award, contract value, or specific procurement requirement was announced.
- Colorado’s economic development office and county-level partners are involved in promoting the expansion, providing relevant context for businesses evaluating the state’s aerospace ecosystem and workforce.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
- State of Colorado

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin ()

### Key Quotes
> 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.
> — Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado

> Our growth is a direct reflection of the vibrant ecosystem here in Colorado.
> — Kate Watts, Vice President of Lockheed Martin Space Strategy & Business Development

### Sources
- [Colorado Lands Lockheed Martin Expansion, Reinforcing State’s Aerospace Leadership | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade](https://oedit.colorado.gov/press-release/colorado-lands-lockheed-martin-expansion-reinforcing-states-aerospace-leadership) - CO