Senior Project Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Manassas, VA

10d•$130,370 - $141,065•Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Senior Project Manager supporting a Senior Program Manager across multiple concurrent production programs. This position offers a direct opportunity to impact program execution, customer satisfaction, and business growth within a portfolio that supports critical national defense missions. The successful candidate will execute assigned program responsibilities in support of the Sr. Program Manager, collaborating closely with engineering, operations, finance, contracts, and supply chain functions in a dynamic matrix environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience, plus minimum 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of 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.
Fully proficient in development and management of Integrated Master Schedules including critical path, risk areas, and slack time analysis
Fully proficient in EVM principles and application including variance analysis and corrective action reporting in a production program environment
Fully proficient in program financial management including spend plans, labor mix analysis, EAC development, and variance reporting
Fully proficient in reading and managing government contract structures (CLINs/SLINs) across multiple contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FPIF, FFP)
Fully proficient in risk and opportunity management principles and their application across projects and suppliers
Experience working with Supply Chain Management on BOMs, PARs, PRs, and POs
Ability to develop and execute proposal plans and pricing strategies for production follow-on work
Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to brief senior leadership and customers effectively
Fully proficient in MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Familiarity with Navy Submarine New Construction and Navy Submarine Modernization program offices and customers
Experience managing multiple concurrent production programs simultaneously
Background in defense electronics, command and control systems, or related mission systems domains
Experience supporting Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership in a fast-paced production environment
Familiarity with CDRL/DRD management and government deliverable compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Executes assigned program responsibilities in support of the Sr. Program Manager across multiple simultaneous production programs
Develops, maintains, and statuses the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS); identifies critical path, schedule risks, and recovery actions
Tracks work accomplishment against baseline plans; identifies issues and drives corrective actions to closure across functional teams
Facilitates Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings; owns action item tracking and ensures accountability across all stakeholders
Monitors production readiness and sustainment rates; coordinates with operations to resolve bottlenecks impacting delivery commitments
Coordinates with program security officers to ensure compliance with classification requirements and visit requests
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment with changing goals
Manages program, project, and contract financials across multiple active purchase orders and contract line items
Develops and maintains spend plans; analyzes labor mix and cost trends to support accurate Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting
Supports Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking and reporting including variance analysis and corrective action documentation
Prepares and presents orders and sales forecasts for current and future purchase orders at program and business unit reviews
Reviews and processes Contract Modifications; ensures scope, schedule, and budget impacts are accurately captured and baselined
Supports Business Directors with quarterly financial and staffing forecasts
Reads, analyzes, and manages contract structures including CLINs/SLINs across varied contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FPIF, FFP)
Works with Supply Chain Management (SCM) to develop and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs); prepares and executes PARs, PRs, and POs
Identifies and manages subcontractor performance risks; coordinates with SCM on delivery risks and mitigation strategies
Tracks and manages Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Requirements Description (DRD) deliverable schedules to ensure on-time compliance
Develops and executes proposal plans and strategies for production follow-on contracts, options exercises, and engineering change proposals
Develops pricing strategies and negotiation plans; leads or supports customer negotiations to achieve program objectives
Identifies scope changes and develops program positions for equitable cost and schedule adjustments
Supports new business capture activities within existing customer relationships
Serves as a primary point of contact for prime customer interactions on assigned programs; prepares and delivers program status briefings to customers, internal leadership, and cross-functional teams
Supports customers on technical and programmatic questions while maintaining strong relationships with key customer stakeholders
Travels to engage with remote staff, customers, and subcontractors as required to maintain program momentum
Tasks and coordinates development and functional teams in a matrix organization to achieve cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives
Leads cross-functional teams in identifying and quantifying risks and opportunities; manages risk mitigation and opportunity capture activities