Prin Business Data Analyst

General Dynamics Corporation; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems seeks a Principal Business Data Analyst in Scranton, PA to lead data analysis, build dashboards, and drive data-informed decision making across projects.

You will aggregate data from multiple sources, write queries, and mentor junior team members while partnering with stakeholders to improve processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Provides management and analysis of business data for data-driven decision making and organizational efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Uses statistical methods and data analysis to develop dashboards, reports, and models to inform decision-making.
• Aggregates and analyzes data from multiple sources or functional areas, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Writes queries or reports to provide data for analytical projects.
• Mines, processes, and analyzes internal and external data using KPIs, industry sources, and customer information.
• Interprets data to identify trends and suggest areas for process improvement.
• Develops understanding of the business model, objectives, and challenges by collaborating with users and stakeholders.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and mentoring to less experienced team members.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Prin Business Data Analyst

US-PA-Scranton

Job ID: 2026-37443

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Science

Scranton, PA

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!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
• Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
• Leads others to solve complex problems
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• May lead functional teams or projects
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Provides management and analysis of business data for use in data-driven decision making and organizational efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Uses statistical methods, modeling, analytical methodologies, and data analysis to develop and deploy tools including dashboards, infographics, reports, and models to inform and support decision-making.
• Aggregates and performs statistical analysis on business data based on requests from project teams or senior leadership.
• Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed.
• Writes queries or reports to provide data for various analytical projects.
• Mines, processes, and analyzes internal and external data using KPIs, business results, industry sources, competitor intelligence, and customer information.
• Interprets data to identify business trends, conduct root cause analysis of business problems, or suggest areas for process improvement.
• Develops a good understanding of the business's model, objectives, issues, and challenges by interacting and collaborating with users and stakeholders.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and/or mentoring to less experienced team members.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business, Information Technology or related discipline preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Computer skills. Mathematical skills. Analytical thinking skills. Statistical knowledge. Problem-solving skills. BI analytics/reporting tools. Business analytics. Business intelligence. Business strategy. Competitive intelligence. Dashboard design/configuration. Data mining. Data visualization. Forecasting. Information gathering. Predictive analytics and modelling. Statistical analysis. Trend analysis. Industry analysis. Statistical software. General data analysis software.

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

• 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.

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.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] 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.

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.