General Dynamics

Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist

General Dynamics$95K — $105K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years
  • U.S. citizenship required due to work nature
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and MS Project
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and system principles
  • Experience in program contracts and management processes

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain program cost and schedule baselines
  • Analyze historical and predictive program performance
  • Identify critical paths and drive schedule milestones
  • Support various program reviews and meetings
  • Contribute to root cause analyses and tactical planning

Benefits

  • Exciting career path with continuous learning opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on research-oriented projects for national security
  • Flexible work schedule options, including a 9/80 schedule
  • Competitive benefits package, including 401k matching and health benefits
  • Access to employee resource groups and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Advanced Program Performance Management (PPM / EVM) Analyst. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation's fundamental defense services on the Strategic Systems program. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, MS Project, and PowerPoint
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) or scheduling tool knowledge
  • Solid knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles
  • Experience with program contracts, program management, or functional support processes
  • Experience with program requirements across planning, development, and/or production phases

What you'll experience:
  • Developing and maintaining program time-phased cost and/or schedule baselines within contract parameters
  • Analyzing program performance (historical and predictive), monitoring Estimates at Complete (EAC), and presenting findings to program management
  • Identifying and analyzing critical paths and driving paths to schedule-specific milestones
  • Supporting all necessary program reviews and meetings, including SEITs, Financial, EV Metrics, and Risk reviews
  • Contributing to root cause analyses, corrective actions, and tactical planning for program completion

What you bring to the table:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, MS Project, and PowerPoint
  • Working knowledge of Earned Value Management systems and scheduling tools
  • Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program performance data including budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements
  • Ability to coordinate EAC, risk and opportunity, and Management Reserve data with Finance analysts
  • Experience supporting proposal development activities, including preparation, fact finding, and negotiations

What sets you apart:
  • Domain knowledge in engineering disciplines relevant to Space, Cyber, or Intelligence programs
  • Experience interfacing with external customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams including Contracts, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
  • Familiarity with IMS, CAM notebook updates, and PPM Dashboard maintenance
  • Experience preparing and presenting customer-required program review documents
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Our Commitment to You:
  • 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
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This role can be supported remotely.

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 $95,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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