Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist (PPM/EVM)

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

Basic Qualifications
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.
Applicants selected may 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.
Responsibilities for this Position
Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That's the opportunity that's waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It's an amazing challenge. And it's waiting for you now.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

As an effective team builder, the Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist provides contract/program cost and/or schedule management and analysis related to established or new development programs for major component or small system, or production or logistics programs. We'll expect you to work with single or multiple contracts typically valued up to $20M per year, by developing the program cost and/or schedule baseline within the contract parameters in conjunction with the program team and analyzing program performance (historical and predictive), and monitoring the contract/program Estimate at Complete and schedule completion date, and make recommendations to program manager and program leads.

This position will require someone with the ability to manage multiple programs and provide quality schedule and cost analysis. As an analyst you will engage with the program manager / team to provide support in helping programs execute according to the cost and schedule baseline plan. The support provided will be for programs requiring both internal and external reporting; program support will be based on analysts skillset. What you'll experience:

• 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 discoveredWhat you bring to the table:
  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
  • Domain knowledge in program and/or product life cycle and financial processes
  • Earned Value Management (EVM), scheduling tool and cost analysis experience is required
  • Program Performance Management (PPM) experience is requiredWhat sets you apart:
    • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
    • Commitment to ongoing professional development
    • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team successNOTE: This position can be supported remotely, but proximity to our Scottsdale, AZ facilities would be ideal.
      
      
      Target salary range: USD $103,253.80/Yr. - USD $111,723.85/Yr. This 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.
      Company Overview
      At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
      

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