Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist

Auctis • Full-time • Remote • $96k - $103.50k / year • 1m ago

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for anAdvanced Program Performance Management (PPM / EVM) Analyst. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services on the Strategic Systems program. 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:

The PPM analyst is responsible for providing contract/program cost and/or schedule management and analysis for the Space, Cyber and Intelligence 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 analyst 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 IMS and CAM notebook 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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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
Domain knowledge of and experience on program contracts, program management, functional and support processes and disciplines is desired
Experience with program requirements across planning, development, and production phases is desired
Domain knowledge in engineering disciplines is desired
Contact with external customers and vendors is desired
Effective team builder
Acts as a change agent, challenges the status queue
Solid ability to solve problems
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Solid organizational, analysis, and time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multi-task high priorities
Solid ability to demonstrate professional written and oral communications
Solid interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor in interacting with a wide variety of people
Effectively and efficiently works within time constraints and adjusts to changing circumstances
Contact with internal customers: Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Manufacturing

Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $96,000.00 - USD $103,500.00 /Yr.