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Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Measurement Analyst – Submarine Combat Systems

Help support the Submarine Combat Systems, critical across the U.S. submarine fleet. In this role, you’ll combine systems thinking, data analysis, and practical problem-solving to help program teams make informed decisions, improve processes, and deliver dependable capabilities to the fleet.

What you’ll experience

• Work alongside program management, engineering, and technical teams supporting a mission that matters.
• Turn complex program and technical data into clear insights, reports, and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Improve everyday workflows by identifying inefficiencies and developing practical tools, dashboards, or automated solutions.
• Partner directly with stakeholders to understand their needs, test solutions, and continuously improve results.
• Build experience at the intersection of systems engineering, analytics, and program management in a collaborative environment.

What you bring to the table

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, data analytics, mathematics, business, or a related field—or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to organize information and communicate findings clearly.
• Comfort working with data and common productivity tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration platforms; experience with Python, SQL, Power BI, or similar tools is helpful.
• An organized, dependable approach to managing multiple priorities, tracking details, and meeting deadlines.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn complex systems and processes.

What sets you apart

• Experience creating simple, useful tools or automations that save time and improve the quality of work.
• The ability to gather feedback early, adapt quickly, and design solutions around the people who will use them.
• Experience supporting defense, maritime, software, hardware, or other complex technical programs.
• A passion for using emerging technology—including AI responsibly—to solve real operational challenges.

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. 
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is Fully on-site at the Manassas, VA office.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA team.

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