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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\nImagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they’re often classified. That’s what you’ll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you’ll lead amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it’s time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.General Dynamics Mission Systems has an exciting position in our sunny Scottsdale, Arizona location. The Restricted Ground suite of programs is seeking a Deputy Program Manager Engineering (DPME). The DPME will lead and manage the execution for a team and team of teams for multiple task orders. In this role you’ll plan, authorize and monitor engineering work by managing a team of top talent. You’ll ensure that the total system is integrated, tested and verified 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.\nWhat you’ll experience:\nTechnologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret\nA team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next\nOpportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered\nWhat you bring to the table:\nSubstantial leadership skills and proven team building and motivation skills\nProven problem-solving skills in complex environments\nDemonstrated ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for large complex programs\nExcellent communication skills, written and oral, to executive management, stakeholders/customers, peers, and to your teams. \nAbility to escalate impediments, identify, manage and mitigate risks and issues\nExperience designing, building, and managing ground entry points\nWhat sets you apart:\nStrong ability to lead, mentor, and motivate experienced technical staff\nHigh level of proficiency in project management\nThrough proactive leadership, creates an environment where the impact of technology on the business is clearly recognized\nAbility to track metrics, look for patterns, and drive retrospectives\nThink beyond day to day activities and apply systems thinking\nDriven to create a culture of meeting commitments with high quality\nEncourage and support the personal development of individuals and the development of teams\nProven problem-solving skills in complex environments\nLead development of major strategic projects or groups of projects by applying engineering knowledge and expertise to achieve tech goals\nPlan and execute a single large-sized project or multiple moderate-sized projects\nBe responsible for the completion of assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines\nLead a group of engineers and technicians as assigned by the projects\nDirect, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility\nBe an advocate and facilitator of continuous process improvement and infrastructure change\nSupervise and manage lower level employees\nLead regular communication with project customer, supplier(s), project team, and internal management\nDeal regularly with support functions outside of project assignment\nServe as consultant to senior management and customers on long-range company planning\nEffectively choose the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products\nLeads medium to large proposals with identification of cross business unit strengths and technical shortcoming\nExercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments\nGuides the successful completion of major programs and projects\nCan facilitate and coach across multiple teams\nSolid grasp on how to scale Lean and Agile practices\nIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation\nSalary Note\nThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). 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