General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a .  The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:This position is responsible for utilizing required experiences with an integrated performance management, schedule management, or subject matter expert focus Leads teams across multiple programs in the contract/program cost and/or schedule development and management/analysis for advanced developing engineering programs for large subsystems or small total systems, or production or logistics programs for major total systemsScope is programs with contract value typically greater than $50M per year, with total program value greater than $200MThe analyst will lead the development of the program cost and/or schedule baseline within the contract parameters, the analysis of program performance (historical and predictive), the monitoring of the forecasted completion data, and reviewing results with and making recommendations to program teamsMentors and trains team membersServes as the subject matter expert in the guidance and mentoring of program teams and Program Performance Management (PPM) staff in program management tools and processesBuilds and leads a team in the development of the time-phased budget to meet all contract and program objectives and support the integration of cost and schedule dataLeads analysis of program performance data, prepare historical and predictive measures, and drive program teams to make proactive decisions Advanced analysis of subcontractor and material data and communication of impact to customer dataAdvanced analysis in the contract/program Estimate At Complete (EAC), Management Reserve, risk and opportunity managementPrepares and presents accurate and timely program review documents to executive leadership and customersPartners with other functions in the integration of contract/program risk/opportunity, Management Reserve, and Estimated at Complete for business financial commitment analysis and reportingLeads the reconciliation of program data with latest contract modificationsApplies key areas of the Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to develop executable processes for supported programs and lead program teams in their implementationDefines requirements to solve common business problemsFosters an environment of trust and teamwork: build collaborative relationships, internally and externallyInterfaces with multiple IPT leads and PMs across multiple major geographic locationsResponsible for coordination and accuracy of timely program deliverablesMentors teams in ensuring EVMS compliance through auditsRecognized as subject matter expert in program management skillsCommunicates professionally and effectively with team members and customersLeads multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentSupports other programs with expertise during critical time framesActs as change agent; challenge the status quoLeads the team in the development of the IMP and IMS integrated with the budget to meet all proposal, contract, and program objectivesEnsures advanced schedule techniques (health and quality checks, resource loading, critical path analysis, and risk analysis) are applied effectively to drive proactive decisionsIntegrates lower level schedules into a master program scheduleEnsures major projects and program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated and resolves network logic conflictsCreates and analyzes program milestone chartsMentors Planners in planning and scheduling best practiceAssesses industry changes and impacts to PPM policies and procedures related to EVMS and schedulingCreates and manages WBS, IMP/IMS for proposalsDefines requirements and leads efforts to automate processes to solve common business problemsManages the design of tests to evaluate new EVMS and/or scheduling tools, analyzes test results, and makes recommendations to support operational improvementManages the incorporation of new EVMS and/or scheduling toolsManages tool re-design to improve performanceTrains analysts in the EVMS and schedule toolsServes as a senior resource to other analysts in developing solutions that meet complex business requirements Acts as change agent; challenges the status quoManages process changes to improve overall efficiency of program performance management function KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Demonstrated ability to serve as organization manager backupAbility to travel across geographic locations on limited notice for proposals and programsIdentifies and sets priorities for a teamCreative problem solvingEffective team leader and team builderLeads proposal activities (WBS Development, IMP/IMS development)Demonstrated organizational, analysis, and time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multi-task high prioritiesDemonstrates professional written and oral communicationsDemonstrated interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting with a wide variety of peopleCoordinates with multiple IPT leads and PMs across multiple geographic locationsThrives in an environment of ambiguityIf Integrated Master Planner focus, PMI Scheduling Professional Certification preferredIn addition, 5 years of demonstrated leadership of teamsProficiency with Microsoft Office, to include Excel, Word and PowerPointDemonstrated expertise in EVMS and/or scheduling tools. Effective team builder for large, complex program(s) with an EVMS requirementDemonstrated experience in coordination of unprecedented program requirements across planning stages with several subcontractors and distinct product linesSubject matter expert in EVMS and/or scheduling best practicesDomain expertise in program and/or product life cycle, material management, financial processes, and contracting structureDemonstrated experience with DCMA and DCAA auditsExpertise in defense or federal contractingGeneral understanding of government procurement cycleEffective negotiation and conflict resolutionDemonstrated experience in aligning & engaging team members to the company and department vision, strategy, and goalsInterfaces with internal leadership to include Program Management and senior leadership, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and ManufacturingRegular interaction with external customers and vendorsMay represent GDMS at government / industry meetings and on joint industry/government committeesDue to the nature of work performed, U.S. citizenship is requiredIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationPREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE: CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:None. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.