Deputy Project Manager Engineer - Strategic Weapons Control

General Dynamics Mission SystemsPittsfield, MassachusettsHybrid, On-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

Basic Qualifications

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.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance in a reasonable amount of time. 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

As a Deputy Project Manager Engineer for Future Delivery Systems & Payloads (FDSP) within Strategic Weapons Control, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for design and deployment of modernization initiatives for the country's strategic submarine fleet.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

- Proven organizational and time management skills

- Proven communication skills

- Ability to lead and 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

What sets you apart:

- Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards

- Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools

- Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity

- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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 with the option to flex from home a couple of days in the week. While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield Strategic Weapon Control Systems Engineering team.

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## Salary Note
This 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
USD $122,785.00 - USD $136,215.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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