Program Performance Management Specialist (ppm/evm)

Program Performance Management Specialist

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation's service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That's the challenge that's waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems. 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. Within our global environment, the Program Performance Management Specialist (Sr PPM Spec) provides contract/program cost and/or schedule management and analysis for new and mature programs typically valued up to $10M per year. As an individual contributor taking direction from a manager or team lead, you'll develop the program time-phased cost and/or schedule baseline within the contract parameters in conjunction with the program team along with analyzing 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.

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

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

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

Solid organizational, analysis, and time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multi-task high priorities

Solid ability to demonstrate professional written and oral communications

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

Contact with internal customers: Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Manufacturing

Duties and tasks include:

• Providing contract/program cost and/or schedule management and analysis for new and mature programs
• Developing the program time-phased cost and/or schedule baseline within the contract parameters
• Analyzing program performance (historical and predictive), monitoring the contract/program Estimate at Complete and/or schedule completion date, and making recommendations to program manager and program leads
• Assisting in the development of a time-phased budget and/or schedule to meet all contract and program objectives
• Collecting and updating program performance data, preparing and analyzing historical and predictive measures, and reviewing results and recommendations with program manager and program leads
• Maintaining and statusing the program schedule
• Identifying and analyzing the program critical path and driving paths to schedule specific milestones
• Reviewing results and recommendations with program manager and program leads
• Assisting in preparation of program review documents and customer required documents
• Coordinating contract/program Estimate At Complete (EAC), risk and opportunity, and Management Reserve data with Finance organization as input into business financial commitments
• Updating program time-phased budget and/or schedule and required documents associated with internal and contract changes
• Fostering an environment of trust and teamwork builds collaborative relationships
• Communicating professionally and effectively
• Working 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

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

Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

This position is being offered in a 'flex on-site' capacity, but will require you to report to the Orlando office weekly 2-3 days per week.

USD $85,000.00 - USD $92,500.00 /Yr.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans