Information Analyst at Land Systems – Sterling Heights, Michigan

Position Title: Information Analyst

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17341687

Description: About the Position:

The mission of the Engineering Operations and Continuous Improvement team is to create, maintain and enhance the environment in which our Engineering team develops products. As the information analyst, you will be asked to develop an understanding of our processes, tools and metrics and become the point of contact for all key stakeholders on matters regarding them, as well as fostering trust in those among the Engineering organization.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation in delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Whether you are starting your career or you are an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Continuously learn and improve on your understanding of our engineering environment
• Contribute to and eventually run the setup of certain tools, metrics and processes on new programs as they become relevant
• Participate in and/or lead discussions up to an executive level
• Act as the point of contact for all questions surrounding metrics and our toolsets
• Document processes and update documentation as needed
• Analyze and explain the stories our metrics are telling us

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 to 10+ years of professional experience in a relevant role
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, contributing to shared goals and fostering a positive work dynamic
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Exceptional data literacy, with a strong aptitude for understanding, interpreting, and utilizing data to inform decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis desired
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools as an end-user capacity is desired

Additional Information:

• Candidate may need to travel to other sites on rare occasions
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Position:

The mission of the Engineering Operations and Continuous Improvement team is to create, maintain and enhance the environment in which our Engineering team develops products. As the information analyst, you will be asked to develop an understanding of our processes, tools and metrics and become the point of contact for all key stakeholders on matters regarding them, as well as fostering trust in those among the Engineering organization.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation in delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Whether you are starting your career or you are an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Continuously learn and improve on your understanding of our engineering environment
• Contribute to and eventually run the setup of certain tools, metrics and processes on new programs as they become relevant
• Participate in and/or lead discussions up to an executive level
• Act as the point of contact for all questions surrounding metrics and our toolsets
• Document processes and update documentation as needed
• Analyze and explain the stories our metrics are telling us

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 to 10+ years of professional experience in a relevant role
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, contributing to shared goals and fostering a positive work dynamic
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Exceptional data literacy, with a strong aptitude for understanding, interpreting, and utilizing data to inform decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis desired
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools as an end-user capacity is desired

Additional Information:

• Candidate may need to travel to other sites on rare occasions
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.