Space Force - Capability Project Lead/ Deputy Program Manager Engineering (Sign-On Bonus Available)

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.  

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Top 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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
• Ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs
• 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 fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex

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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