Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Mission Systems develops advanced defense systems and services for national security, government, and commercial customers. The Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist supports Strategic Systems program performance and profitability by managing cost and schedule baselines, analyzing earned value and program performance, supporting reviews, and contributing to corrective action and planning.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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, 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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)
- 401k matching
- Flex time off
- Paid parental leave
- Healthcare benefits
- Health & wellness programs
- Employee resource and social groups
- This role can be supported remotely
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