General Dynamics

Sr Advanced Program Performance Management Analyst & Scheduler

General Dynamics • $130K — $140K *
US-Anywhere
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Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 8 years' experience; or Master's degree plus 6 years' experience
  • Advanced user of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • Experience coordinating program requirements with multiple subcontractors
  • Strong skills in integrated master schedules and time-phased budgets
  • Knowledge of scheduling principles like critical path analysis and risk analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling tools
  • Exceptional experience with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audits

Responsibilities

  • Lead team in developing and managing program cost and schedule for engineering programs
  • Oversee contracts typically valued at $20-50M annually and total program values up to $300M
  • Develop program cost and schedule baselines within contract parameters
  • Conduct program performance analysis and predictive monitoring
  • Collaborate with program managers and cross-functional teams to connect schedules, budgets, and risks
  • Analyze performance trends to anticipate delays and support recovery plans
  • Improve scheduling and EVMS practices while mentoring others

Benefits

  • Exposure to advanced and often classified technologies
  • Collaboration with innovative thinkers
  • Opportunities for professional growth as new knowledge emerges
  • Visibility within major defense and government programs
  • Ownership of complex program schedules and forecasting
  • Partnership with diverse teams to manage resources and commitments
  • Supportive environment for mentoring and collaborative problem-solving
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

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

 

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

Responsibilities for this Position

Utilizing your seasoned team building skills, the Sr Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist will utilize required experiences with an integrated performance management, schedule management, or subject matter expert focus. Essentially, you27ll lead a team in contract/program cost and 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. You27ll 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.

What you27ll experience:
  • Technologies that aren27t just top-notch, they27re often top-secret
  • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what27s next
  • Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it27s discovered
  • A highly visible role supporting major defense and government programs, typically valued between $50M and $300M.
  • Ownership of integrated master schedules and support for program cost forecasting, performance baselines, and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
  • Close partnership with program managers and cross-functional teams to connect schedules, resources, budgets, material plans, risks, and customer commitments.
  • Opportunities to analyze performance trends, anticipate delays or cost pressures, and help teams build realistic recovery plans.
  • A collaborative environment where you can improve scheduling and EVMS practices, mentor others, and strengthen program execution.
What you bring to the table:
  • A Bachelor27s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience
  • Advanced user in EVMS and scheduling tools and principles
  • Experience in coordination of program requirements across planning stages with several subcontractors across distinct product lines
  • Strong experience developing and managing integrated master schedules, work breakdown structures, program performance baselines, and time-phased budgets
  • Knowledge of scheduling and cost-analysis principles, including critical path analysis, resource loading, schedule health checks, risk analysis, EACs, and earned value management (EVMS).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office2Despecially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word2Dand experience with MS Project, Primavera, or comparable scheduling, financial, and EVMS tools.
  • Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations.
  • Exceptional experience with DCMA audits
What sets you apart:
  • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
  • You can connect schedule performance with cost, staffing, material availability, subcontractor work, and program delivery commitments.
  • You can analyze cost and schedule trends, explain variances, support forecast updates, and identify risks and opportunities early.
  • You have experience preparing performance reports and schedule or cost documentation for customer reviews, internal leadership, and EVMS or DCMA audits.
  • You are comfortable guiding teams through schedule development, milestone planning, budget updates, status reporting, and the impact of program changes.
  • You bring a proactive, collaborative approach to solving problems, resolving competing priorities, and keeping teams focused on delivery and financial goals.
  • 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
Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /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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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
NASDAQ
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