Operations Analyst

Basic Qualifications

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 CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Are you passionate about solving complex problems to maximize America's war fighting 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.

As an Operations Analyst, you will:

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

Qualifications:

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

Additional experience in the following areas is a plus:

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,…