Intern, Business Support (Business Operations) in St Petersburg, Florida at OTS

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

We are seeking a curious, motivated intern to join our Artillery team and support initiatives across data analytics, artificial intelligence, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and operational process optimization. This internship is ideal for a student eager to gain hands-on experience working with data tools, learning how emerging technologies enhance business performance, and contributing to meaningful organizational projects.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing operational and business data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support AI-related projects such as predictive analytics, automation, workflow enhancement, and data modeling.
• Participate in ERP system optimization, including process mapping, data validation, and documentation updates.
• Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support decision-making across teams.
• Conduct research on new technologies, tools, and methodologies related to data analytics and operational efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional groups to support ongoing initiatives.
• Help document processes, system enhancements, requirements, and best practices.
• Support ad‑hoc projects that improve operational performance, accuracy, and data accessibility.

Required Qualifications:

• Required education and experience: Must be currently enrolled in related Business courses or be within 6 months of graduation; No prior experience needed.
• Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Oral and written communication skills. Attentiveness. Ability to understand and follow directions
• Pursuing Degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems or related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements:

• No or very little travel likely.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.