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General Dynamics · 1 month ago

Deputy Program Manager of Engineering - Refresh 3

USA-MA-Pittsfield

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

General Dynamics is a company that engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions for defense and scientific arenas. The Deputy Program Manager - Engineering will lead a team focused on the development and modernization of the Strategic Weapons System, ensuring that all subsystems meet new requirements and are reliable and maintainable.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a highly skilled cross functional team responsible for the development, implementation, and testing of sub-systems designed to support future modernization of the Strategic Weapons System platform

Ensure the Strategic Weapon System meets all new requirements, building off the current architecture to build and field the system through operational test and deployment

Qualification

Systems Engineering expertiseProgram management experienceEarned Value Management SystemLinux Operating SystemsAgile frameworkRisk managementFire Control Domain knowledgeCommunication skillsRelationship buildingTeam leadership

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field

Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related 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

Preferred

Extensive Systems Engineering expertise

Relevant Computer Science, Information Technology (infrastructure-focused), or Software Development background or experience

Specific areas of expertise in Linux Operating Systems, Virtualization, and minor networking preferred

Understanding of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) integration in high sensitivity and safety environments

Experience in complex program stand-up and initial planning including scheduling/IMS development, WBS management, budgeting, cross-project dependency management, kickoff, and future program enablement planning

Experience with a diverse customer community, organizational teaming, and relationship building

Experience leading small and large engineering teams through large scale system concept, design, and implementation

Managing engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), program management organizational interfaces, and engineering scope

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) certified or equitable project management experience

Able to work in an Agile framework

Proven communication and ability to interface with internal and customer leadership

Advanced knowledge of technologies, principles, theories and concepts

Fosters an environment to motivate and push for professional development for yourself and others while ensuring accountability within the team structure

Strategically manages risks, opportunities, and conflict resolution

Strong background in the Fire Control Domain

Strategic Weapon Control Program experience - strategic nuclear ballistic guidance and weapon control systems

Navy program experience