Sr Advanced Program Performance Management Analyst & Scheduler

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Bloomington, MN

5d•$130,000 - $140,000

About The 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.

Requirements

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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task.
Ability to connect schedule performance with cost, staffing, material availability, subcontractor work, and program delivery commitments.
Ability to analyze cost and schedule trends, explain variances, support forecast updates, and identify risks and opportunities early.
Comfortable guiding teams through schedule development, milestone planning, budget updates, status reporting, and the impact of program changes.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Lead the development of the program cost and/or schedule baselines within the contract parameters.
Analyze program performance (historical and predictive).
Monitor the contract/program estimate at completion.
Review results and recommendations to program teams.
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.
Analyze performance trends, anticipate delays or cost pressures, and help teams build realistic recovery plans.
Improve scheduling and EVMS practices, mentor others, and strengthen program execution.
Prepare performance reports and schedule or cost documentation for customer reviews, internal leadership, and EVMS or DCMA audits.
Guide teams through schedule development, milestone planning, budget updates, status reporting, and the impact of program changes.
Apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.