Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Mission Systems creates advanced technology products and services supporting service members, intelligence analysts, and first responders. The Sr Advanced Program Performance Management Analyst & Scheduler will lead contract and program cost and schedule development, performance analysis, baseline management, forecasting, and recommendations for major engineering, production, or logistics programs. The role partners with program managers and cross-functional teams to improve program execution, identify risks, and support recovery planning.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Lead the development of the program cost and/or schedule baselines within the contract parameters
- Perform analysis of program performance (historical and predictive)
- Monitor the contract/program estimate at completion
- Review results and recommendations to program teams
- Own integrated master schedules and support program cost forecasting, performance baselines, and Estimates at Completion (EACs)
- Partner closely with program managers and cross-functional teams to connect schedules, resources, budgets, material plans, risks, and customer commitments
- Analyze performance trends, anticipate delays or cost pressures, and help teams build realistic recovery plans
- Improve scheduling and EVMS practices, mentor others, and strengthen program execution
- Coordinate program requirements across planning stages with several subcontractors across distinct product lines
- Develop and manage integrated master schedules, work breakdown structures, program performance baselines, and time-phased budgets
- Prepare performance reports and schedule or cost documentation for customer reviews, internal leadership, and EVMS or DCMA audits
- Guide teams through schedule development, milestone planning, budget updates, status reporting, and the impact of program changes
- Connect schedule performance with cost, staffing, material availability, subcontractor work, and program delivery commitments
- Analyze cost and schedule trends, explain variances, support forecast updates, and identify risks and opportunities early
- Apply a proactive, collaborative approach to solving problems, resolving competing priorities, and keeping teams focused on delivery and financial goals
- Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Skills
- 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
- A Bachelor's 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 Office—especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word—and 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
- 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
Benefits
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
- A collaborative environment where you can improve scheduling and EVMS practices, mentor others, and strengthen program execution.
- A flexible work environment
- Contributions are recognized and rewarded
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