Operations Analyst

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsburgh, PABloomington, MNManassas, VA
Salary: $172,753–$186,924 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Operations Analyst

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The Operations Analyst joins the General Dynamics Mission Systems team to solve complex problems regarding America's warfighting capabilities. This role involves identifying patterns and trends within battlefield environments to analyze interacting sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems across multi-domain operations. The analyst translates observations into actionable insights to support decision-making, collaborates with experts on risk assessment and options analysis, and presents findings through white papers and briefings. Key requirements include a PhD or MS in a technical field like Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Operations Research, or Computer Science. Candidates should possess experience with modeling and simulation frameworks like AFSIM, military tactics, and potentially AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or Codex. The work focuses on integrating Air, Space, Surface, Ground, Undersea, and Cyber warfare domains.

Skills

Operations Research Modeling and Simulation AFSIM AI LLM Claude Code Codex Cyber Warfare C-UAS Risk Assessment Trend Discovery Operations Analysis

What you'll do

Identify patterns and trends within battlefield environments to analyze interacting sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems.
Translate observations into actionable insights to inform mission approaches and support decision-making.
Determine how to effectively integrate key enablers and effects in a multi-domain environment.
Conduct trend discovery, risk assessments, and options analyses for multi-domain operations.
Document uncertainties and technical requirements for complex mission-level operations.
Present analyses through white papers, briefings, and presentations to technical specialists and senior decision-makers.
Lead teams and manage workflow and workload balancing for internal and external engagements.
Design and conduct analytical wargames to explore strategy, force structure, and capability trade-offs.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
PhD or MS in a technical or scientific field with 15+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
Experience working within Special Access communities across various warfare domains is highly preferred.
Experience with modeling and simulation frameworks such as AFSIM for multi-domain analysis is highly desired.
Experience leading teams, managing workflow, and supporting internal or external engagements.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with experience authoring materials and presenting complex ideas.

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