AN/BYG-1 PCS Deputy Program Manager of Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.  Must have AN/BYG-1 or Combat Systems 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.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an AN/BYG-1 PCS Deputy Program Manager of Engineering. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

As the DPME on the PCS program, you’ll partner with the Program Manager to plan, authorize, and monitor engineering work by managing a team of top talent. You’ll work with Navy partners to ensure the success of the United States and Australian Navy submarine fleet while keeping your team motivated and focused on project goals. It’s an exceptional challenge and for a true leader, it’s an equally exceptional opportunity.

Duties and Tasks:

• Plans and monitors the authorized engineering work
• Assists in staffing the project team with the appropriate engineering personnel and maintains staffing forecast in appropriate tool
• Fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds project consensus
• May oversee 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
• Helps manage the engineering related risks and opportunities of the project
• Ensures there is a project change management process for the project
• 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
• Participates in monthly engineering status reviews and provides material for the monthly program reviews
• Implements effective corrective actions as required
• Manages the resolution of technical issues, communicates the resolution to all affected parties, and ensures that the resolution is carried out in all of the affected artifacts
• Conducts lessons learned after each major phase of the project
• Scope of projects are usually small and/or have small engineering teams
• Motivates the engineering team and provides a clear understanding of project goals
• Recommends rewards for the team members that drive the success of the project
• May provide performance feedback and management for the project team
• Leads small proposals and ECPs with identification of cross business unit strengths and technical shortcomings
• Assists in ROM development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with AN/BYG-1
• Experience with weapon system development and certification
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Proven communication skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to motivate a team
• Ability to resolve conflict and handle some negotiations
• Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments
• Proficient in project management
• Has the ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts
• Fully proficient understanding of company policies and practices
• Fully proficient understanding of engineering processes and practices
• Fully proficient planning and organization skills
• Fully proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools and Microsoft Project
• Proficient knowledge of various project life cycles including agile
• Fully proficient ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Fully proficient ability to easily and effectively communicate project topics to a diverse audience
• Fully proficient ability to clearly report relevant information
• Fully proficient 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

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 primarily on-site, with some flexibility for hybrid options. While on-site, you will be part of the Manassas, VA facility.

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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