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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.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nThe SSGN Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and day-to-day execution of SSGN efforts within the Fire Control organization. This position integrates Earned Value Management, contract requirements, forecasting, baselining, risk and opportunity management, staffing coordination, and customer deliverables to achieve program objectives.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with the Program Manager (PM), Control Account Managers (CAMs), Engineering, Contracts, Finance, and other stakeholders to support SSGN activities. Responsibilities include delegated reviews and approvals, leadership and customer presentations, and cross-functional coordination. This role requires demonstrated leadership experience or strong leadership potential, sound judgment, and the ability to drive actions to closure.\nKey Responsibilities\nEarned Value Management and Program Performance\nReview preliminary monthly Earned Value metrics for applicable SSGN work.\nLead monthly EV meetings, working with CAMs and stakeholders to understand the root causes of cost and schedule variances.\nVerify that required updates are accurately captured and corrective actions are tracked to closure.\nReview and approve Variance Analysis Reports (VARs), Baseline Change Requests (BCRs), and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) within delegated PM authority.\nConduct driving-path reviews to identify schedule dependencies, execution risks, and potential impacts to program milestones.\nReview and approve charge-number requests within delegated PM authority.\nForecasting and Baselining\nCoordinate quarterly labor, material, and orders forecast updates with CAMs and the PM.\nMaintain the Risk/Opportunity Forecasting Register and incorporate potential impacts into program forecasts.\nCoordinate baseline development and updates for SSGN efforts, gathering cross-functional inputs and preparing review packages for leadership.\nSupport kickoff and planning activities for new efforts, as applicable.\nDevelop and maintain baseline schedules with Engineering and coordinate requirements, dependencies, resources, and commitments with affected stakeholders.\nReview pricing runs, develop baseline review materials, and present findings and recommendations with the PM.\nRisk and Opportunity Management\nManage branch- and DDT-level risks throughout their lifecycle, including identification, assessment, review, approval, mitigation tracking, and retirement.\nIdentify and track opportunities, including ownership, action plans, and forecast impacts.\nCommunicate risk and opportunity status through applicable program, technical, milestone, leadership, and customer reviews.\nCoordinate with customers, prime organizations, and internal stakeholders, as applicable, to align risks, mitigation plans, and associated actions across SSGN efforts.\nStaffing and Resource Coordination\nWork with DPME to gather, validate, and submit staffing scorecard inputs to the Program Office.\nIdentify and communicate staffing growth, resource gaps, staffing deltas, and required skill sets.\nCoordinate resource needs and competing priorities across SSGN activities.\nTailor staffing information to the audience and review forum, including YPRs, MMMs, PPRs, and customer one-on-one discussions.\nProgram Execution and Stakeholder Engagement\nSupport day-to-day SSGN execution by coordinating priorities, tracking commitments, resolving issues, and escalating concerns with recommended actions.\nSupport program execution practices, reporting processes, and stakeholder coordination.\nDevelop meeting materials, participate in reviews, and present program status as required.\nSupport SSGN meetings and related program and customer forums through content preparation, presentation, and action tracking.\nCommunicate cost, schedule, technical, staffing, and contractual performance to leadership and customers.\nCoordinate cross-functional activities, manage dependencies, and drive accountability for decisions, deliverables, and action closure.\nContract, Proposal, and Deliverable Management\nApply working knowledge of contract scope, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure, deliverables, modifications, and applicable requirements to program execution.\nSupport proposal analysis, development, and execution for SSGN efforts, as applicable.\nPerform CLIN lead responsibilities, coordinate quoting methodology and approach, support fact-finding actions, and assist with modifications and analysis through award and execution.\nManage the coordination, review, and timely delivery of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions, including the Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR), as applicable.\nCoordinate tracking and delivery of contractual incentive requirements.\nRequired Qualifications\nEarned Value certification or demonstrated clear understanding and practical application of Earned Value Management, including performance metrics, variance analysis, baseline control, forecasting, and corrective actions.\nWorking knowledge of contracts and their relationship to program scope, CLINs, deliverables, changes, and execution commitments.\nFamiliarity with Fire Control systems, programs, or the associated engineering and execution environment.\nExperience managing project scope, schedule, cost, resources, dependencies, and deliverables.\nProficiency with project management tools used for scheduling, cost analysis, forecasting, reporting, and action tracking.\nExperience applying a structured risk and opportunity management process.\nExperience preparing and presenting information to leadership and customers, including communicating performance, issues, and recommended actions.\nDemonstrated leadership experience or leadership potential, evidenced by initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive actions to completion.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting SSGN or related submarine Fire Control efforts, particularly in project planning, execution, baselining, or cross-functional coordination.\nExperience supporting Fire Control programs, with an understanding of their engineering, integration, and program execution environment.\nExperience coordinating ongoing program execution, baseline updates, and changes to scope, schedules, or resource requirements.\nExperience supporting program kickoff or transition activities, including establishing or updating schedules, baselines, reporting practices, and stakeholder coordination.\nExperience working with CAMs and performing delegated PM reviews and approvals.\nExperience with program baselining, pricing reviews, proposal development, and contract modifications.\nExperience coordinating CDRLs, IPMDAR submissions, and contractual incentives.\nExperience coordinating execution activities and risks with customers, prime organizations, and cross-functional stakeholders.\nExperience leading program reviews and communicating staffing and resource requirements.\nCandidate must be able to work onsite.\nSalary Note\nThis 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.Combined Salary Range\nUSD $118,519.00 - USD $128,241.00 /Yr.Company Overview\nGeneral 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. 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