Responsibilities for this Position Program Manager ID: 2025-66423 USA-MA-Quincy USA-MA-Quincy Required Clearance: Top Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements Posted Date: 5/14/2025 Category: Program/Project Management Employment Type: Full Time Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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. Responsibilities for this Position Our Autonomous Maritime Platforms business area has an immediate opening for a Program Manager with proven track record of major subcontract experience as we advance the state-of-the-art in autonomous technologies. Our team is performing on projects to design and deliver critical new systems for the US War-Fighter, and we need experienced leaders with the engineering and business savvy to execute these challenging programs. Executed at multiple sites near Boston, Massachusetts, these programs are on the cutting edge of design and integration of advanced maritime systems, embedded electronics, and autonomy. We need a seasoned program manager with experience managing and/or working with major subcontractors delivering products in the field of marine and or autonomous platforms. In this roll you'll lead a subcontract management team in in the development and execution of a scope of work critical to the success of a major program. Program Manager youll lead the team in defining an execution strategy, developing a cohesive cost and schedule baseline for execution, and organizing to make it so. Well rely on you to organize the subcontractor and program technical teams to develop and manage a scope of work, cost, scheduleand execution strategy. You will be the primary interface with our programmatic, technical, functional and the subcontractor team, ensuring alignment and transparency at all phases, from development through delivery. What you bring to the table: * A Bachelors degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations * Proven leadership with subcontract engagements and proposal activities * Demonstrated past ability to exhibit confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively relating to all people at all levels internally and externally * The ability to manage Manage cost, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements levied on the subcontractor to ensure performancein support of the contract milestones of the system technical requirements * Experience developing sourcing and subcontract management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs and execution * Identifies when issues need to be escalated and alert appropriate staff within the organization and programs * Demonstrated ability to draft complex contractual instruments that comply with General Dynamics polices/procedures,federal, state and Federal Acquisitions Requirements/DfAR, and local laws * Ability to use proposal plans and strategies to implement executable, cohesive subcontract program plans * Experience identifying issues, tracking progress, and following through with effective corrective actions plan * Basic understanding of program schedules, earned value, risks, slack time, and critical path * Ability to quickly assess a situation and make sound, proactive decisions * Experience developing supplier relationships with a focus on new business within the market/program What sets you apart: * Experience successfully leading major subcontractors under U.S. Navy or DOD acquisition programs * Demonstrated ability to think and act independently * Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels * Win/Win Negotiator * Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task * Commitment to ongoing professional development * eam player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success * Ability to travel up to 35% of the time What youll experience: * Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret * A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next * Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered 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 $152,651.00 - USD $165,174.00 /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! 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