[Hiring] Senior Program Performance Management Specialist @General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Role Description

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts, and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems. 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.

Within our global environment, the Sr Program Performance Management Specialist provides contract/program cost and/or schedule management and analysis for new and mature programs typically valued up to $10M per year. As an individual contributor taking direction from a manager or team lead, you’ll:

• Develop the program time-phased cost and/or schedule baseline within the contract parameters in conjunction with the program team.
• Analyze program performance (historical and predictive).
• Monitor the contract/program Estimate at Complete and/or schedule completion date.
• Make recommendations to program manager and program leads.

NOTE: This is a PPM/EVM role, it is NOT a PM or PMP role.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years relevant experience; or a Master's degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Earned Value Management or scheduling tool knowledge is required; solid knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles.

Requirements

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Solid interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting with a wide variety of people.
• Effectively and efficiently works within time constraints and adjusts to changing circumstances.
• Contact with internal customers: Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Manufacturing.

Duties and Tasks

• Provide contract/program cost and/or schedule management and analysis for new and mature programs typically valued up to $10M per year.
• Develop the program time-phased cost and/or schedule baseline within the contract parameters in conjunction with the program team.
• Analyze program performance (historical and predictive), monitor the contract/program Estimate at Complete and/or schedule completion date, and make recommendations to program manager and program leads.
• Assist in the development of a time-phased budget and/or schedule to meet all contract and program objectives.
• Collect and update program performance data, prepare and analyze historical and predictive measures, and review results and recommendations with program manager and program leads.
• Maintain and status the program schedule.
• Identify and analyze the program critical path and driving paths to schedule specific milestones.
• Review results and recommendations with program manager and program leads.
• Assist in preparation of program review documents and customer required documents.
• Coordinate contract/program Estimate At Complete (EAC), risk and opportunity, and Management Reserve data with Finance organization as input into business financial commitments.
• Update program time-phased budget and/or schedule and required documents associated with internal and contract changes.
• Foster an environment of trust and teamwork and build collaborative relationships.
• Communicate professionally and effectively.
• Work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Interface with multiple IPT leads and PMs primarily at a single location.
• May be a team contributor on an EVMS requirement program.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.

Salary Note

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.

Combined Salary Range: USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans