Financial Analyst I

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems • Scranton, PA • Full Time

Posted on Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Company Overview

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!

Job Summary

Performs economic research and studies of rates of return, depreciation and investments | Analyzes profit-and-loss income statements and prepares reports and recommendations to management | Generates forecasts and analyzes trends in sales, finance and other areas of business | Researches economic progressions to assist the organization's financial planning | Creates financial models of "what if" scenarios for future business planning decisions in areas such as new product development, new marketing strategies, etc.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
Entry level to a professional career progression
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Conducts quantitative analyses of information affecting budgets, expenses, and other financial projects.
Collects and analyzes financial information for assigned accounts, products or product lines, or business units to track the organization's progress against financial goals.
Reports current or expected financial performance and creates financial models to guide decision making.
Analyzes cash flow, expenditures, revenue, depreciation, and investments to make recommendations for action and/or modifications regarding financial procedures, plans, and controls.
Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements.
May also support corporate planning by conducting analyses of operational effectiveness and capacity utilization.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Other: Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Statistical knowledge. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Finance/ Accounting
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Account reconciliation. Business valuation. Financial analysis. Financial forecasting. Trend analysis. Financial analysis software. Financial research and analytics 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

Up to 25% travel likely.

_____________________________

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.

More live financial_analyst roles

Browse all live jobs · Accounting & finance salary data

View the interactive listing →