[Remote] Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist

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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