Senior Deputy Program Manager Engineering - Tactical Radios

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a 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.

Sign-on bonus & relocation package eligible

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate need for a Senior Deputy Program Manager Engineering - Tactical Radios

This key role is in support of the radio portion of the RF Systems Line of Business under GDMS Land & Air Systems (L&AS).  We create and support various tactical radio products including Research and Development (R&D) efforts, proof of concept/prototype like programs (“rapid fielding” phase) and future full-scale production programs.

Be part of our strategic radio business where we develop leading-edge new products/programs (e.g., recently selected for the Next Generation Survival Radio, on-going Close Terrain Shaping Obstacles Radio, U.S. Army’s Mounted Mission Command – Transport Line-Of-Sight (LOS) and Transceiver-Encryptor Programs).

If being part of a growing radio business, working directly with our customers and supporting on-site hardware/software integration events and demonstrations (e.g., NetModX, Cyber Quest, Project Convergence) excites you then come join our engineering team.

Job Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate need for a Senior Deputy Program Manager Engineering  Tactical Radios

Duties and Tasks:

• Plans, authorizes, and monitors the engineering work (including providing strong leadership to ensure all events occur as planned)
• Staffs the project team with the appropriate engineering personnel
• Fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds project consensus
• May be responsible for some of the following: performance, cost, scope and schedule for all engineering efforts (including efforts that are subcontracted)
• Ensures that total system requirements are validated
• Ensures that total system is integrated, tested and verified
• Ensures all project deliverables (including documentation) are developed with high quality and delivered on time
• Develops and maintains engineering plans as required by the project
• Manages the engineering related risks and opportunities of the project
• Assists with developing and managing the project change management process
• Ensures that all engineering processes to be used adhere to established engineering practices
• Manages engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), organizational interfaces, and engineering scope
• Identifies, develops, analyzes, and reports engineering project measures
• Conducts monthly engineering status reviews and provides material for the monthly program reviews
• Implements effective corrective actions as required
• Manages the resolution of technical issues and ensures that they are communicated and resolved.
• Conducts lessons learned after each major phase of the project
• Scope of projects are usually small to medium and/or have small to medium engineering teams or may assist a DPME running a larger program.
• Helps provide a clear understanding of project goals
• Ensures that team members are rewarded for their contributions
• May provide performance feedback and management for the project team
• Takes immediate & decisive action in dealing with technical & performance issues
• Leads small proposals and ECPs with identification of cross business unit strengths and technical shortcomings
• Assists in ROM development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic hardware development principles
• Program/Project planning (e.g., Engr KO, TKO, IMS Baseline, IBR, SRR, PDR, SDR)
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Risk management
• Fluent in Microsoft Office suite, Project, Primavera and other equivalent tools
• Proposal/ROM/RFI background including BOE generation, BOM development and some technical writing
• Software Defined Radio (SDR) Knowledge
• Familiar with Army & other DoD customers
• Material procurement and qualification
• Systems Engineering and/or HW Integration & Test

Additional:

• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Proven communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Proven team building and motivation skills
• Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments
• Recognized internally as fully proficient in project management
• Fully proficient ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts
• Strong understanding of company policies and practices
• Strong understanding of engineering processes and practices
• Strong proficiency at planning and organization skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools and Microsoft Project
• Strong knowledge of various project life cycles including agile
• Strong proficiency with communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Strong ability to easily and effectively communicate project topics to a diverse audience
• Strong ability to clearly report relevant information
• Strong ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs
• Strong ability to anticipate technology, process, and skill needs
• Demonstrates proactive leadership and has name recognition throughout the business unit
• Creates an environment in which impact of technology on the business is clearly recognized
   

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran