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General Dynamics · 2 weeks ago

Program Performance Management (PPM / EVM) Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$94K/yr - $102K/yr

2+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Program Performance Management (PPM / EVM) Analyst. The role focuses on enhancing the performance and profitability of defense services by providing contract/program cost and schedule management and analysis, supporting the Strategic Weapon Control development and production programs.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The PPM analyst is responsible for providing contract/program cost and/or schedule management and analysis for the Strategic Weapon Control (SWC) development and/or production programs

The analyst will develop program time-phased cost and/or schedule baselines within the contract parameters in conjunction with the program teams

The analyst will analyze program performance (historical and predictive), monitor the contract/program Estimate at Complete and/or schedule completion date, and make recommendations to program management and program leads

The analyst is an integral part of the program team, gathering and organizing data for reviews with appropriate engineer(s), IPT lead(s), and CAM(s) in support of the program needs

Assists in the development of a time-phased budget and/or schedule to meet all contract and program objectives

Collects and updates program performance data, prepares and analyzes historical and predictive measures, and reviews results and recommendations with program managers and program leads

Maintains and statuses the program schedules and records, compiles reports, graphs, charts, and related data in support of the program needs

Identifies and analyzes the program critical paths and driving paths to schedule specific milestones

Makes recommendations, coordinates, and identifies resources required to meet defined program requirements and reviews results with program management and program leads

Contributes to discussions related to the root cause analyses and corrective actions and to tactical planning for completion of program tasking

Assists in preparation of program review documents and customer required documents

Coordinates contract/program Estimate At Complete (EAC), risk and opportunity, and Management Reserve data with Finance organization as input into business financial commitments

Updates program time-phased budget and/or schedule and required documents associated with internal and contract changes and assists in formulating recommendations for corrective actions such as schedule revisions, staffing adjustments, funds allocations, and work environments

Supports all necessary meetings (SEITs, Financial, EV Metrics, Risks, etc.), providing general Earned Value Management support for PMs, DPMEs, IPTs, and CAMs when requested (Staffing questions, burn rate analysis’, etc.)

Tracks PA Task ID updates, IMS and CAM book updates, and PPM Dashboard updates

Prepares timely, accurate program review documents of program performance data, analysis and trends and can be a delegate to present such data in the absence of the program management

Prepares timely, accurate customer required documents and reviews with program management and department heads

Updates program time-phased budget and/or schedule and associated documents to ensure the latest contract modifications and related requirements are incorporated

Fosters an environment of trust and teamwork: builds collaborative relationships

Communicates professionally and effectively

Works on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Interfaces with multiple IPT leads and program management primarily at a single location

Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and staffing requirements to satisfy program needs

May be asked to supports proposal development activities, including proposal preparation, fact finding, and negotiations

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProgram ManagementScheduling toolsProgram contracts knowledgeTeam buildingProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, to include Excel, Word, MS Project, and PowerPoint is required

Earned Value Management or scheduling tool knowledge is required

Solid knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles is required