Technical Manager - DE262

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: [Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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.

Duties and Tasks:

• Supports department hiring initiatives: Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Executes at roughly 80% capacity on a program within Progeny Business Area
• Executes at roughly 20% capacity within the department with first level supervision of a team of Progeny Business Area engineers, including Engineering Leadership Program (ELP) engineers, interns, and others. 
• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
• Provides technical input to Project or Engineering Management in linking task-related strategy to achieve business goals
• Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the task assigned and can relate them to the technical needs of the overall large project or organization
• Plans and executes small projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects
• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering tasks or small projects within area of assigned responsibility
• Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans
• Participates in development of program strategies and teaming strategies as they relate to the assigned task Participates in the development of executable project plans on proposals
• Participates in the proposal process
• Directs team members to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies
• Assigns tasks and reviews employees’ work at frequent intervals, participates in performance appraisals, workload planning and scheduling
• Drives continuous improvement throughout the group and processes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience within the GDMS Engineering Leadership Program (ELP) desired but not required. 
• Experience working with the GDMS internship program desired but not required. 
• Demonstrates self-directed/self-starting ability and can lead experienced engineers and technicians
• Skilled at executing complex tasks
• Fully proficient knowledge of other related disciplines
• Communicates well with managers and teammates
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Fully proficient written and verbal communications skills
• Fully proficient motivational skills
• Has shown ability to meet business expectations and supervise people
• Fully proficient knowledge of engineering processes
• Demonstrates self-management
• Travel may be required
• Security clearance may be required
• Work performed without appreciable direction
• Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity

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