Sr Principal Program Performance Management Specialist (PPM / EVM)

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Principal Program Performance Management Specialist (PPM / EVM)

ID: 2025-66297
USA-MA-Dedham USA-Telework-Telework
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 5/7/2025
Category: Program/Project Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.


Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Due to the nature of work performed, U.S. citizenship is required

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Sr Principal Program Performance Management Specialist (PPM / EVM). This 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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• This position is responsible for utilizing required experiences with an integrated performance management, schedule management, or subject matter expert focus
• Leads teams across multiple programs in the contract/program cost and/or schedule development and management/analysis for advanced developing engineering programs for large subsystems or small total systems, or production or logistics programs for major total systems
• Scope is programs with contract value typically greater than $50M per year, with total program value greater than $200M
• The analyst will lead the development of the program cost and/or schedule baseline within the contract parameters, the analysis of program performance (historical and predictive), the monitoring of the forecasted completion data, and reviewing results with and making recommendations to program teams
• Mentors and trains team members
• Serves as the subject matter expert in the guidance and mentoring of program teams and Program Performance Management (PPM) staff in program management tools and processes
• Builds and leads a team in the development of the time-phased budget to meet all contract and program objectives and support the integration of cost and schedule data
• Leads analysis of program performance data, prepare historical and predictive measures, and drive program teams to make proactive decisions
• Advanced analysis of subcontractor and material data and communication of impact to customer data
• Advanced analysis in the contract/program Estimate At Complete (EAC), Management Reserve, risk and opportunity management
• Prepares and presents accurate and timely program review documents to executive leadership and customers
• Partners with other functions in the integration of contract/program risk/opportunity, Management Reserve, and Estimated at Complete for business financial commitment analysis and reporting
• Leads the reconciliation of program data with latest contract modifications
• Applies key areas of the Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to develop executable processes for supported programs and lead program teams in their implementation
• Defines requirements to solve common business problems
• Fosters an environment of trust and teamwork: build collaborative relationships, internally and externally
• Interfaces with multiple IPT leads and PMs across multiple major geographic locations
• Responsible for coordination and accuracy of timely program deliverables
• Mentors teams in ensuring EVMS compliance through audits
• Recognized as subject matter expert in program management skills
• Leads multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Leads the team in the development of the IMP and IMS integrated with the budget to meet all proposal, contract, and program objectives
• Ensures advanced schedule techniques (health and quality checks, resource loading, critical path analysis, and risk analysis) are applied effectively to drive proactive decisions
• Integrates lower level schedules into a master program schedule
• Ensures major projects and program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated and resolves network logic conflicts
• Creates and analyzes program milestone charts
• Mentors Planners in planning and scheduling best practice
• Assesses industry changes and impacts to PPM policies and procedures related to EVMS and scheduling
• Creates and manages WBS, IMP/IMS for proposals
• Defines requirements and leads efforts to automate processes to solve common business problems
• Manages the design of tests to evaluate new EVMS and/or scheduling tools, analyzes test results, and makes recommendations to support operational improvement
• Manages the incorporation of new EVMS and/or scheduling tools
• Manages tool re-design to improve performance
• Trains analysts in the EVMS and schedule tools
• Serves as a senior resource to other analysts in developing solutions that meet complex business requirements
• Acts as change agent; challenges the status quo
• Manages process changes to improve overall efficiency of program performance management function

NOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to serve as organization manager backup
• Ability to travel across geographic locations on limited notice for proposals and programs
• Identifies and sets priorities for a team
• Leads proposal activities (WBS Development, IMP/IMS development)
• Demonstrated organizational, analysis, and time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multi-task high priorities
• Demonstrates professional written and oral communications
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting with a wide variety of people
• Coordinates with multiple IPT leads and PMs across multiple geographic locations
• Thrives in an environment of ambiguity
• If Integrated Master Planner focus, PMI Scheduling Professional Certification preferred
• In addition, 5 years of demonstrated leadership of teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated expertise in EVMS and/or scheduling tools.
• Effective team builder for large, complex program(s) with an EVMS requirement
• Demonstrated experience in coordination of unprecedented program requirements across planning stages with several subcontractors and distinct product lines
  Subject matter expert in EVMS and/or scheduling best practices
• Domain expertise in program and/or product life cycle, material management, financial processes, and contracting structure
• Demonstrated experience with DCMA and DCAA audits
• Expertise in defense or federal contracting
• General understanding of government procurement cycle
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated experience in aligning & engaging team members to the company and department vision, strategy, and goals
• Interfaces with internal leadership to include Program Management and senior leadership, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Manufacturing
• Regular interaction with external customers and vendors
• May represent GDMS at government / industry meetings and on joint industry/government committees

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Note: This position can be supported remotely but proximity to our Dedham office is ideal.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $155,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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