Deputy Project Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

3d•$118,519 - $128,241•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Project Manager supports the startup, planning, coordination, and day-to-day execution of a new program within the Fire Control organization. The role integrates Earned Value Management, contract requirements, forecasting, baselining, risk and opportunity management, staffing coordination, and customer deliverables to achieve program objectives. Working closely with the Program Manager, Control Account Managers, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, and other stakeholders, the Deputy Project Manager supports Refresh 3 activities through delegated reviews and approvals, leadership and customer presentations, and cross-functional coordination. The position calls for demonstrated leadership experience or strong leadership potential, sound judgment, and the ability to drive actions to closure. The successful candidate must be local to the area and able to work onsite. The candidate must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance in a reasonable amount of time. U.S. citizenship is required because of the nature of the work. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Earned Value certification or a demonstrated clear understanding and practical application of Earned Value Management, including performance metrics, variance analysis, baseline control, forecasting, and corrective actions.
Working knowledge of contracts and their relationship to program scope, CLINs, deliverables, changes, and execution commitments.
Familiarity with Fire Control systems, programs, or the associated engineering and execution environment.
Experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, resources, dependencies, and deliverables.
Proficiency with project management tools used for scheduling, cost analysis, forecasting, reporting, and action tracking.
Experience applying a structured risk and opportunity management process.
Experience preparing and presenting information to leadership and customers, including communicating performance, issues, and recommended actions.
Demonstrated leadership experience or leadership potential, evidenced by initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive actions to completion.
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance in a reasonable amount of time and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship.
Local to the area and able to work onsite.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Refresh 1 or Refresh 2, particularly in project planning, execution, baselining, or cross-functional coordination.
Experience supporting Fire Control programs, with an understanding of their engineering, integration, and program execution environment.
Experience supporting new program startup, including establishing schedules, baselines, reporting practices, and stakeholder coordination.
Experience working with CAMs and performing delegated Program Manager reviews and approvals.
Experience with program baselining, pricing reviews, proposal development, and contract modifications.
Experience coordinating CDRLs, IPMDAR submissions, and contractual incentives.
Experience coordinating execution activities and risks with customers, prime organizations, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience leading program reviews and communicating staffing and resource requirements.

Responsibilities

Review preliminary monthly Earned Value metrics for applicable Refresh 3 work.
Lead monthly Earned Value meetings with CAMs and stakeholders to identify root causes of cost and schedule variances.
Verify required updates are accurately captured and corrective actions are tracked to closure.
Review and approve Variance Analysis Reports, Baseline Change Requests, and Corrective Action Plans within delegated Program Manager authority.
Conduct driving-path reviews to identify schedule dependencies, execution risks, and potential impacts to program milestones.
Review and approve charge-number requests within delegated authority.
Coordinate quarterly labor, material, and orders forecast updates with CAMs and the Program Manager.
Maintain the Risk/Opportunity Forecasting Register and incorporate potential impacts into program forecasts.
Coordinate program kickoff and baseline development, gather cross-functional inputs, and prepare leadership review packages.
Develop baseline schedules with Engineering and coordinate requirements, dependencies, resources, and commitments with affected stakeholders.
Review pricing runs, develop baseline review materials, and present findings and recommendations with the Program Manager.
Manage branch- and DDT-level risks through identification, assessment, review, approval, mitigation tracking, and retirement.
Identify and track opportunities, including ownership, action plans, and forecast impacts.
Communicate risk and opportunity status through program, technical, milestone, leadership, and customer reviews.
Coordinate with customers, prime organizations, and internal stakeholders to align risks, mitigation plans, and related actions across Refresh 3 efforts.
Work with DPME to gather, validate, and submit staffing scorecard inputs to the Program Office.
Identify and communicate staffing growth, resource gaps, staffing deltas, and required skill sets.
Coordinate resource needs and competing priorities across Refresh 3 activities.
Tailor staffing information to the audience and review forum, including YPRs, MMMs, PPRs, and customer one-on-one discussions.
Support day-to-day program execution by coordinating priorities, tracking commitments, resolving issues, and escalating concerns with recommended actions.
Help establish program execution practices, reporting processes, and stakeholder coordination during program startup.
Develop meeting materials, participate in reviews, and present program status as required.
Support program and customer forums through content preparation, presentation, and action tracking.
Communicate cost, schedule, technical, staffing, and contractual performance to leadership and customers.
Coordinate cross-functional activities, manage dependencies, and drive accountability for decisions, deliverables, and action closure.
Apply working knowledge of contract scope, CLIN structure, deliverables, modifications, and applicable requirements to program execution.
Support proposal analysis, development, and execution for Refresh 3 efforts, as applicable.
Perform CLIN lead responsibilities; coordinate quoting methodology and approach; support fact-finding; and assist with modifications and analysis through award and execution.
Manage coordination, review, and timely delivery of CDRL submissions, including IPMDAR, as applicable.
Coordinate tracking and delivery of contractual incentive requirements.