Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Mission Systems develops high-technology solutions that support defense, scientific, and national security missions. The Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist provides contract and program cost or schedule management and analysis, develops time-phased baselines, monitors performance and estimates at completion, and recommends actions to program leaders.
Responsibilities
- This position is responsible for providing contract/program cost and/or schedule management and analysis for new and mature programs typically valued up to $10M per year
- The analyst will develop the program time-phased cost and/or schedule baseline within the contract parameters in conjunction with the program team
- The analyst will analyze program performance (historical and predictive), monitor the contract/program Estimate at Complete and/or schedule completion date, and make recommendations to program manager and program leads
- The analyst is an individual contributor taking direction from manager or team lead
- Assists in the development of a time-phased budget and/or schedule to meet all contract and program objectives
- Collects and updates program performance data, prepares and analyzes historical and predictive measures, and reviews results and recommendations with program manager and program leads
- Maintains and statuses the program schedule
- Identifies and analyzes the program critical path and driving paths to schedule specific milestones
- Reviews results and recommendations with program manager and program leads
- Assists in preparation of program review documents and customer required documents
- Coordinates contract/program Estimate At Complete (EAC), risk and opportunity, and Management Reserve data with Finance organization as input into business financial commitments
- Updates program time-phased budget and/or schedule and required documents associated with internal and contract changes
- Fosters an environment of trust and teamwork builds collaborative relationships
- Communicates professionally and effectively
- Works on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Interfaces with multiple IPT leads and PMs primarily at a single location
- May be a team contributor on an EVMS requirement program
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant work experience is required, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship is required
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years relevant experience; or a Master's degree
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, MS Project
- Earned Value Management or scheduling tool knowledge is required; solid knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles
- Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
- 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
- Solid interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting with a wide variety of people
- Effectively and efficiently works within time constraints and adjusts to changing circumstances
Benefits
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
- 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
- 401k matching
- Flex time off
- Paid parental leave
- Healthcare benefits
- Health & wellness programs
- Employee resource and social groups
- A flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded
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