Manufacturing Program Performance Analyst

General Dynamics • Pittsfield, MA

91d • $83,153 - $89,974

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 nation's 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 Analyst will 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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years relevant experience; or a Master's degree
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire
• U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of EVMS
• Experience with EV Cost tools
• Knowledge of material resource planning (MRP) systems and material procurement
• 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
• Coordinates and 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

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits
• Flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree