Senior Performance Analyst

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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:

As the Senior Performance Analysis Lead for General Dynamics and the Missile Defense National Team, you'll lead a cross functional team of analysts to develop, benchmark, and utilize medium-level fidelity physics-based simulations to conduct analysis and develop requirements for integrated multi-phenomenology sensors, battle management command control & communications, and weapon systems for the Missile Defense Agency. Additionally, you will guide analysis and tool development planning, guide requirements product development, and represent the team to internal and external stakeholders in reviews and technical interchanges. As the Analysis Lead, it is vital to ensure technical quality of performance requirements and analysis products using team Subject Matter Experts.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Technical team leadership, missile defense and sensor domain expertise, simulation and/or performance requirements analysis and assessment using MATLAB, Python, or other engineering software

Desired Skills:

• Strong technical background in using numerical modeling and simulation (M&S) using a high-level programming language such as MATLAB, Python, or similar language environment to develop system performance requirements.
• Experience with building and/or analyzing M&S for integrated missile defense systems including subsystems such as EO/IR sensors, RF/Radar sensors, kill vehicles, missiles/interceptors, threats
  & countermeasures, target discrimination, or command and control.
• Ability to think critically to develop and capture concepts in technical papers, presentations, and discussions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and have experience developing specification documents
• Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems (e.g., aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, countermeasures)
• Modeling and analysis experience in aspects of the missile defense system (e.g., Aegis Weapons Systems, Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Glide Phase Intercept (GPI), Fire Control, C2BMC, MDS sensors (EO/IR/RF), kill vehicles, interceptors, countermeasures)
• Systems engineering experience with large, complex systems

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading technical analysis
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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.

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Target salary range: USD $178,902.00/Yr. - USD $198,469.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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!

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