General Dynamics

Advanced Information Systems Specialist

General Dynamics$116K — $126K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's degree plus 3 years is acceptable.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in AI development and DevOps.
  • Must hold a Department of Defense Secret security clearance upon hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to the nature of work.
  • Proficient in using AI tools for DevOps and code management.

Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities for AI-driven improvements in processes.
  • Automate backlog grooming and analyze issues for resource alignment.
  • Generate Jira tickets from notes and evaluate sprint capacity.
  • Implement a pipeline for swiftly resolving low-complexity tech debts.
  • Conduct AI-powered code reviews and adopt integration testing practices.
  • Analyze source code using AI to enhance quality and streamline workflows.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
  • Engage in research-oriented work impacting national security.
  • Flexible work schedules with a potential 9/80 arrangement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k matching and flex time off.
  • Access to health and wellness programs along with employee resource groups.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a specialized area or equivalent relevant experience is required; plus, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years of relevant experience. 

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Progeny AI DevOps Lead.  This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Automatic backlog grooming to identify old/stale Jira tasks that align with current development efforts, paired with recurring issue analysis to surface patterns in bug reports and recommend solutions
  • Using AI to create Jira tickets from meeting notes and feedback, estimate sprint capacity against the backlog, and identify how many items can meaningfully be worked in a givensprint once estimated
  • Adopting a "Technical Debt Eliminator" (aka Backlog Annihilator) pipeline to automate resolution of scoped, low-complexity tickets
  • AI-powered code reviews pre-merge, heavy adoption of AI-generated unit/integration tests for merge request validation, and agentic development workflows
  • sing AI to analyze source code for bugs and improvements against user stories, aid code reviews and "ready testing" ahead of final merge, and expanding into more automated DevSecOpspipeline management

 

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. While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Manassas team.

Salary NoteThis 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. Combined Salary RangeUSD $116,717.00 - USD $126,292.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

General Dynamics Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Dynamics, a leader in global defense, aerospace, and technology services. As a pivotal player in innovation and security, General Dynamics offers unparalleled job opportunities for professionals eager to advance their careers in a cutting-edge environment.

Work You’ll Do

At General Dynamics, we empower our employees to drive innovation and lead with integrity and excellence. With a commitment to professional growth and diversity, our team is at the forefront of developing solutions that make a difference in the world. Whether in engineering, cybersecurity, or project management, your work at General Dynamics will contribute to missions that matter.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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