Senior Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist (PPM / EVM)

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience.

Applicants selected may 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

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Utilizing your seasoned team building skills, the Sr Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist (PPM / EVM) will utilize required experiences with an integrated performance management, schedule management, or subject matter expert focus. Essentially, you’ll lead a team in contract/program cost and/or schedule development and management/analysis for developing engineering programs for critical major components, or production or logistics programs for a large custom subsystems or small total systems. The scope of the programs will have a contract value typically at $20-50M per year, with total program value of $50-300M. You’ll lead the development of the program cost and/or schedule baselines within the contract parameters, the analysis of program performance (historical and predictive), the monitoring of the contract/program estimate at completion, and the review of results and recommendations to program teams.

The ideal candidate would have for following skillset

Strong organizational, analysis, and time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multi-task high priorities Identifies and set priorities for a team Advanced user in EVMS, PPM and/or scheduling tools and principles Effective team leader and team builder Leads proposal activities (WBS Development, IMP/IMS development) Demonstrates strong professional written and oral communications Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting with a wide variety of people Coordinates a geographically dispersed and frequently virtual team Strong experience with DCMA audits Domain knowledge in program and/or product life cycle, material management, financial processes, and contracting structure Strong experience in defense or federal contracting Strong experience working with program teams across multiple geographic locations Interfaces with internal leadership to include Program Management and Business Unit leaders, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Manufacturing Regular interaction with external customers and vendors Due to the nature of work performed, U.S. citizenship is required

What you’ll experience:

Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secretA team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s nextOpportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experienceAdvanced user in EVMS, PPM and/or scheduling tools and principlesExperience in coordination of program requirements across planning stages with several subcontractors across distinct product linesExceptional experience with DCMA audits

What sets you apart

Creative thinking with the ability to multi-taskCommitment to ongoing professional developmentTeam player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Target salary range: USD $126,577.80/Yr. - USD $136,961.10/Yr. This 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.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran