Manufacturing Program Performance Analyst

General Dynamics•Pittsfield, MA

61d

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Program Performance Analyst. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nations fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. This position is responsible for providing cost and schedule management and analysis for programs. The Manufacturing Program Performance Analystwill develop the program time-phased cost or schedule baseline within the contract parameters in conjunction with the program team. You will analyze program performance (historical and predictive), monitor the forecasted completion data, and make recommendations to Project Lead and Manufacturing Management. The analyst is an individual contributor taking direction from manager or team lead.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years relevant experience; or a Master's degree.
Solid experience and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position
Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments
Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
Demonstrates sophisticated problem-solving skills, strong analytical expertise and the ability to maintain the integrity of GDMS business solutions.
Requires the ability to plan, schedule and execute work
Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments
Requires multi-tasking abilities without losing focus to complete priority assignments
Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
Directs the efforts of technicians and associates as needed to complete special assignments
Mentors others on the team
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Solid ability to communicate and brief others on the team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EVMS
Experience with EV Cost tools
Knowledge of material resource planning (MRP) systems and materialprocurement
Manufacturing experience
Ability to gather data to support efforts to reduce cost

Responsibilities

Coordinates and performs cross functional tasks in support of the operations/manufacturing organization
May lead the development of manufacturing and operations plans, schedules, and facilitates assigned projects
Analyzes cost and schedule performance, resource data management, assessing cost and schedule variance impacts, providing corrective action recommendations and executing corrective action plans
Prepares complex departmental reports, purchases, requests, and training and development plans and other data as required
Coordinatesand develops baseline budgets including detailed work breakdown structure (WBS)
Maintains the integrity of performance measurement baseline and monthly and comprehensive estimate at complete (EAC)
Reports status on a regular basis to all stakeholders
Interfaces with engineering departments, quality control, manufacturing, purchasing or other groups as required in order to complete project plans
Works independently in following general outlines of assignments
Requires only minimal supervision and technical assistance
Normally works under the guidance of an operations manager, senior engineer or project leader
May interface with external customers including DCMA