General Dynamics Mission Systems · 11 hours ago
Senior Program Performance Management Specialist
Pittsfield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in high technology solutions for defense and scientific operations. The Senior Program Performance Management Specialist will enhance organizational performance by providing cost and schedule management for programs, and analyzing program performance to ensure successful project execution.
National DefenseEnterprise SoftwareAerospaceInformation TechnologyBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinates and performs cross functional tasks in support of the operations/manufacturing organization
May lead the development of manufacturing and operations plans, schedules, and facilitates assigned projects
Analyzes cost and schedule performance, resource data management, assessing cost and schedule variance impacts, providing corrective action recommendations and executing corrective action plans
Prepares complex departmental reports, purchases, requests, and training and development plans and other data as required
Coordinates and develops baseline budgets including detailed work breakdown structure (WBS)
Maintains the integrity of performance measurement baseline and monthly and comprehensive estimate at complete (EAC)
Reports status on a regular basis to all stakeholders
Interfaces with engineering departments, quality control, manufacturing, purchasing or other groups as required in order to complete project plans
Works independently in following general outlines of assignments
Requires only minimal supervision and technical assistance
Normally works under the guidance of an operations manager, senior engineer or project leader
May interface with external customers including DCMA
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years relevant experience; or a Master's degree
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Solid experience and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position
Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments
Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
Demonstrates sophisticated problem-solving skills, strong analytical expertise and the ability to maintain the integrity of GDMS business solutions
Requires the ability to plan, schedule and execute work
Requires multi-tasking abilities without losing focus to complete priority assignments
Directs the efforts of technicians and associates as needed to complete special assignments
Mentors others on the team
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Solid ability to communicate and brief others on the team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Knowledge of EVMS
Experience with EV Cost tools
Knowledge of material resource planning (MRP) systems and material procurement
Manufacturing experience
Ability to gather data to support efforts to reduce cost
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
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