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General Dynamics Mission Systems

Builds secure electronics for defense missions

Deputy Program Manager - Operations, Deputy Program Management Office

Program ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeMarion, VA, USA$89.2k - $96.5k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field, including Business or a technical field, or equivalent experience, with at least 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency with Government contracts and Earned Value Management.
  • Solid experience in project or task management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly grasp and communicate technical and nontechnical data.
  • Ability to remain calm in a high-pressure environment.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct meetings with operations personnel to drive schedule commitments and complete job requirements, gather manufacturing-project status information, and coordinate shop-order lifecycles.
  • Track shop orders to ensure positive status is communicated to the customer and financial targets are met.
  • Coordinate projects with internal stakeholders, answer questions, resolve issues, expedite deliveries, schedule shipments, and communicate customer requirements.
  • Monitor and control project cost, schedule, quality assurance, and risks to ensure successful on-time deliveries.
  • Advise management on work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Creative thinking and ability to multitask.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and contribute to team success.

About the Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Builds secure electronics for defense missions

General Dynamics Mission Systems builds defense electronics and integrated systems for military, intelligence and civil government customers. Its equipment connects people and platforms across land, sea, air, space and cyber missions, from tactical radios to satellite ground infrastructure. The business designs submarine weapon controls, aircraft processing equipment and encryption products that protect classified voice, video and data. Government contracts fund development and production, and its products become components of larger military platforms and integrated national security systems. A business unit of General Dynamics, it is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1952

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