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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 month ago

Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist

Pittsfield, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $114K/yr

5+ years exp

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. The Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist will be responsible for fostering teamwork, executing contract/program estimates, and managing program performance data to meet contract and program objectives.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Fosters an environment of trust and teamwork builds collaborative relationships, internally and externally

Applies basic schedule techniques and analysis (critical and driving paths, health and quality checks, resource loading, risk analysis)

Executes contract/program Estimate At Complete (EAC), risk and opportunity, and Management Reserve data with Finance organization as input into business financial commitments

Prepares program review documents and customer required documents

Integrates/manages subcontractor cost and/or schedule data and/or material data into program data with potential assistance from senior PPM analysts

Applies key areas of the Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to develop executable processes for supported programs and lead program teams in their implementation

Independently creates and manages WBS, IMP, and IMS for proposals/program startups

Demonstrates/Leads demonstration of EVMS compliance through completion of program lifecycle, including internal/external audits

Develops/leads the time-phased budget in conjunction with program team to meet all contract and program objectives

Collects and updates full program performance data, prepares and analyzes historical and predictive measures, and reviews results and recommendations with program manager and program leads

Prepares and reviews timely, accurate customer required documents and reviews/preps with program manager and department manager

Applies advanced schedule techniques and analysis (critical and driving paths, health and quality checks, resource loading, risk analysis)

Single or multiple contracts typically valued up to $20M per year

Collaborates with senior PPM analysts on the design of tests to evaluate new EVMS and/or schedule tools, analyze test results, and makes recommendations to support operational improvement

Qualification

EVMS complianceProgram Management Body of KnowledgeBudget developmentSchedule techniquesMicrosoft OfficeDefense contractingDCMA auditsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingNegotiationTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Effectively and efficiently works within time constraints and adjusts to changing circumstances

Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Ability to demonstrate professional written and oral communications and ability to solve problems

Proficient organizational, analysis, and time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multi-task high priorities

Domain knowledge in program and/or product life cycle and financial processes

Experience in coordination of program requirements across planning stages with multiple subcontractors

Proficient user in EVMS and/or scheduling tools and principles

Proficient experience in defense or federal contracting

Proficient experience with DCMA audits

Proficient interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting with a wide variety of people

Ability to travel across geographic locations on limited notice for proposals and programs

Effective negotiation and conflict resolution

Preferred

MS Project

Cobra

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits

Flexible work environment

Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1952

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees