Operations Analyst / Specialist

General Dynamics

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On-site
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
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$106,477–$115,212 / yr
Posted
54 days ago
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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 / Specialist

The Operations Analyst / Specialist joins the GD Mission Systems team to develop digital wargames, mission analyses, and model-based systems engineering artifacts for U.S. defense customers. This hands-on role involves designing and executing digital wargames, tabletop exercises, and campaign-level analyses. You will build mission architectures, operational workflows, and requirements models while assessing force employment, autonomous platforms, and survivability. Key technologies include AFSIM, Python, Cameo, MagicDraw, SysML, and MBSE. The position also incorporates AI-enabled operational analysis, including multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning, and LLM-enabled tools. You will translate sponsor questions into credible models and findings, briefing senior leadership on decision implications. The work focuses on joint, maritime, ISR, autonomy, unmanned systems, and command-and-control missions for Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and intelligence-community customers.

What you'll do

  • Design and execute digital wargames, tabletop exercises, and campaign-level analyses.
  • Develop AFSIM scenarios to assess force employment, autonomous platforms, and mission outcomes.
  • Build mission architectures and requirements models using Cameo, MagicDraw, and SysML.
  • Integrate AI, multi-agent systems, and reinforcement learning into wargaming workflows.
  • Translate sponsor questions into credible models, experiments, and technical recommendations.
  • Brief government sponsors and senior leadership on analytical results and decision implications.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
  • TS/SCI clearance is preferred at time of hire or must be obtainable within a reasonable time.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in operational analysis, defense modeling and simulation, systems engineering, mission engineering, or wargaming.
  • Experience with AFSIM, Python, Cameo, MagicDraw, SysML, and MBSE related modeling.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and operational audiences.
  • Experience with joint, maritime, ISR, autonomy, or AI tools is preferred (preferred).

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