Space Force MUOS Deputy Program Manager Engineering

Space Force MUOS Deputy Program Manager Engineering

Space Force MUOS Deputy Program Manager Engineering ID : 2025-69386 USA-AZ-Scottsdale Required Clearance : Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements Category : Engineering-Other Employment Type : Full Time Hiring Company : General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications Education : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Clearance Requirements : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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

Plans, authorizes, and monitors the engineering work (including providing strong leadership to ensure all events occur as planned) Staffs the project team (along with SEM and maybe Director of Engineering) with the appropriate engineering personnel Fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds project consensus May be responsible for some of the following : performance, cost, scope and schedule for all engineering efforts (including efforts that are subcontracted) Ensures that total system requirements are validated Ensures that total system is integrated, tested and verified Ensures all project deliverables (including documentation) are developed with high quality and delivered on time Develops and maintains engineering plans as required by the project Manages the engineering related risks and opportunities of the project Assists with developing and managing the project change management process Ensures that all engineering processes to be used adhere to established engineering practices Manages engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), organizational interfaces, and engineering scope Identifies, develops, analyzes, and reports engineering project measures Conducts monthly engineering status reviews and provides material for the monthly program reviews Implements effective corrective actions as required Manages the resolution of technical issues and ensures that they are communicated and resolved. Conducts lessons learned after each major phase of the project Scope of projects are usually small to medium and / or have small to medium engineering teams or may assist a DPME running a larger program. Helps provide a clear understanding of project goals Ensures that team members are rewarded for their contributions May provide performance feedback and management for the project team Takes immediate & decisive action in dealing with technical & performance issues Leads small proposals and ECPs with identification of cross business unit strengths and technical shortcomings Assists in ROM development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven organizational and time management skills Proven communication skills Strong leadership skills Proven team building and motivation skills Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments Recognized internally as fully proficient in project management Fully proficient ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts Strong understanding of company policies and practices Strong understanding of engineering processes and practices Strong proficiency at planning and organization skills Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools and Microsoft Project Strong knowledge of various project life cycles including agile Strong proficiency with communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions Strong ability to easily and effectively communicate project topics to a diverse audience Strong ability to clearly report relevant information Strong ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI / CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs Strong 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

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 $156,160.00 - USD $173,240.00 / 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