Basic Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here. 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. Utilizing your seasoned team building skills, the Sr Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist will utilize required experiences with an integrated performance management, schedule management, or subject matter expert focus. Essentially, you’ll 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. The scope of the programs will have a contract value typically at $20-50M per year, with total program value of $50-300M. You’ll lead the development of the program cost and/or schedule baselines within the contract parameters, the analysis of program performance (historical and predictive), the monitoring of the contract/program estimate at completion, and the review of results and recommendations to program teams.

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 discovered
• A highly visible role supporting major defense and government programs, typically valued between $50M and $300M.
• Ownership of integrated master schedules and support for program cost forecasting, performance baselines, and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Close partnership with program managers and cross-functional teams to connect schedules, resources, budgets, material plans, risks, and customer commitments.
• Opportunities to analyze performance trends, anticipate delays or cost pressures, and help teams build realistic recovery plans.
• A collaborative environment where you can improve scheduling and EVMS practices, mentor others, and strengthen program execution.

What you bring to the table:

• 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

What sets you apart:

• 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

Salary Note

Combined Salary Range

Company Overview

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