General Dynamics
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You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Operations Analyst
ID: 2026-74123
US-PA-Pittsburgh
Required Clearance: Top Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 9/17/2026
Category: Business Development/Sales/Marketing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Requires a Bachelor's degree preferably in applied mathematics, statistics, data science, data analytics or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree in a related technical discipline plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Are you passionate about solving complex problems to maximize America's warfighting capabilities? Do you want to integrate Air, Space, Surface, Ground, Undersea, and Cyber warfare domains using state-of-the-art software and computing? Are you looking to apply your operations analysis expertise in a collaborative, inquisitive environment where your work directly impacts U.S. national security?
If so, consider joining the General Dynamics Mission Systems team. We want innovators who will leverage their operations analysis background to expand capabilities at the leading edge of technology.
Identify patterns and trends within battlefield environments to analyze interacting sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems across multi-domain, mission-level operations translating observations into actionable insights that inform approaches and support decision-making
Collaborate with domain and technology experts to determine how to most effectively integrate key enablers and effects in a multi-domain environment, including trend discovery, risk assessment, options analysis, and documentation of uncertainties
Present analyses through white papers, briefings, and presentations to both technical specialists and senior decision-makers
MS or BS in a technical or scientific field (Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related) with 5+ years of relevant experience
Experience working within Special Access communities, particularly developing or integrating systems across Air, Space, Surface, Ground, Undersea, or Cyber warfare domains is highly preferred
Experience with modeling and simulation frameworks such as AFSIM for multi-domain, mission-level analysis is highly desired
Understanding of military operations, tactics, strategies, and trade-off considerations, including at the Combatant Command level
Experience leading teams, managing workflow and workload balancing, and supporting internal/external engagements
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience authoring materials and presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences
Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or Codex to accelerate analysis, modeling, and rapid prototyping is a plus
Ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently
Must possess or be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
Experience designing and conducting analytical wargames including automated, LLM-driven, and tabletop formats to explore strategy, force structure, and capability trade-offs
Familiarity with Counter-UAS (C-UAS) operations, technologies, and threat analysis
Experience supporting Homeland Security missions, including border and critical infrastructure defense
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $101,357.00 - USD $109,672.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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