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Deputy Program Manager of Engineering - Refresh 3

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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$155,000 - $160,000
Unspecified
Engineering - Systems
Pittsfield, MA (On-Site/Office)

Basic Qualifications

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.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Make the world's most advanced Strategic Weapons Systems even smarter!

As a Deputy Program Manager - Engineering (DPME) for the Refresh 3 program for the Strategic Weapon Control (SWC) Program in the Strategic Systems Business, you'll 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. We will be providing an incremental, innovative infrastructure and architecture to ensure an updated weapon system platform for our Navy customers is reliable, maintainable, and future leaning while maintaining high quality. You'll ensure the Strategic Weapon System, which includes Navigation, Missile (Guidance, Reentry, etc.), Fire Control, Launcher, Instrumentation, and all other subsystems meets all new requirements, building off the current architecture to build and field the system through operational test and deployment.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

  • 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

What sets you apart:

  • 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

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 nation's 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

Workplace Options:

  • This position is fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex
  • While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility

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Target salary range: USD $155,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr. 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.

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
group id: 10379933

Platforms: Smarter - Missions: Smarter

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Bold thinking is welcome here. So is imagination, creativity, and leadership. Your ideas will power technologies and solutions that are so advanced and so critical, they’re often classified. Basically, at this level, there is no next level. THE CULTURE • Average Tenure Of 12 Years – Not All Companies Can Say That! • We Invest In Our People • Resources & Support to Grow Your Career • Multiple Employee Resource Groups • Professional Development Programs • We Invest In Our Communities • Partnerships at the Local and National Level • Veteran & Military Initiatives • Scholarship Programs • Our Work Is Very Cool – Even Top Secret! THE PERKS • 401k Plan With Immediate Vesting And A 6% Match • Flexible Schedules – 9/80 option with every other Friday off! • Work/Life Balance • Holidays, My Time & PTO • Family Leave, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance • Tuition Assistance • Family, Medical & Military Leave • Insurance • Mission Perks Discounts • And So Much More…
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