Entry Level Operations Research Analyst Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 2 years of relevant experience or Master's degree in a related technical discipline

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.

Are you passionate about solving complex problems that support America’s warfighting capabilities? Are you interested in applying software, computing, and analytical methods to challenges spanning Air, Space, Surface, Ground, Undersea,  and Cyber domains? Join a collaborative team where your work can contribute directly to U.S. national security. General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking early-career Operations Analysts who are curious, analytical, and eager to grow at the leading edge of technology.

As an Operations Analyst, you will:

• Support analysis of battlefield environments and interactions among sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems across multi-domain operations.
• Identify patterns and trends, translate observations into clear insights, and help inform technical and mission decisions.
• Collaborate with experienced domain and technology experts on trend discovery, risk assessment, options analysis,  and documentation of assumptions and uncertainties.
• Help develop white papers, briefings, and presentations for technical and leadership audiences.
• Build knowledge of military operations, modeling and simulation, and mission-level analysis through hands-on project work and mentorship.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Up to 3 years of relevant professional, internship, academic research, or project experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Interest in multi-domain operations, defense technologies, modeling and simulation, or operations research.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework, internships, research, or project experience involving modeling and simulation tools, such as AFSIM, MATLAB, Simulink (and similar tools).
• Awareness of digital engineering concepts (and related concepts like model based simulation engineering)
• Familiarity with military operations, tactics, strategy, or systems engineering concepts.
• Exposure to Air, Space, Surface, Ground, Undersea, or Cyber domains.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools, such as Claude Code or Codex, for analysis, modeling, or prototyping.
• Interest or exposure to analytical wargaming, Counter-UAS operations, Homeland Security missions, border security, or critical infrastructure defense.

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