Program Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to oversee Navy shipbuilding programs in Virginia, including submarine and carrier modernization efforts.

The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams across software, cloud delivery, and data analytics to deliver secure, integrated capabilities for national defense. The position requires leading initiatives that improve fleet readiness, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring cybersecurity accreditation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Supports integration and test activities for submarine warfare tactical systems and carrier C5I and aviation systems during government new construction programs; adapting project support into platform modernization life-cycle support
• Coordinates with customer organizations to align program execution with customer requirements and priorities
• Develops customer relationships and identifies new business opportunities within the Navy shipbuilding and modernization market, including program growth and transition opportunities
• Uses proposal plans and strategies to lead teams in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans, and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program/product, business unit, and division
• Oversees AI, machine learning, and data analytics initiatives that leverage engineering and test data to drive predictive insights and operational efficiencies for naval platforms
• Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major program roles for engineering, technical and logistic support required to meet program milestones
• Leads the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines including management reserve for programs/products that are complex in nature, high value, with a new customer, naval organization or in a new market area
• Monitors work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules
• Balances program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets
• Manages people who lead cross-functional program teams in matrix organization that are focused on the delivery of software-intensive and digital data collection and analysis systems, classified engineering tools, and cloud-hosted applications
• Leads software development teams utilizing Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and iterative sprint-based delivery while meeting all cybersecurity accreditation requirements
• Manages programs deployed on classified cloud infrastructure, including NAVSEA Cloud (GovCloud at IL6), ensuring compliance with cyber security Risk Management Framework accreditation requirements
• Creates an environment that fosters professional growth for team members
• Delegates assignments to others for developing solutio

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

Agile (SAFe)

DevSecOps

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's 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 up to Top Secret for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Program Manager to support Navy shipbuilding programs in Newport News, VA. The position will operate out Chesapeake, VA. This position is embedded within a portfolio of programs that deliver classified engineering tools, integration and test support, digital data collection systems, and AI-driven data analytics capabilities for submarine and aircraft carrier new construction. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams responsible for software development, cloud-hosted application delivery, and modernization initiatives that directly enhance fleet readiness. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation's fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.As aspiring leaders, General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) believes there are several enabling behaviors which will influence your success. These behaviors will also serve as leading indicators of likely success (or difficulty), and will be used by your manager in evaluating your performance and growth as a leader, and will serve to build trust from your teams, your customer, and the organization. These behaviors are:

• Develop yourself
• Develop others
• Be a team player/leader
• Communicate effectively
• Develop and sustain the relationships you need to be successful
• Shape culture and positively impact the morale, motivation, and engagement of those around you
• Operate at the right level and deliver on your commitments
• Think and act strategically
• Confront reality
• Take reasonable, managed risks

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Supports integration and test activities for submarine warfare tactical systems and carrier C5I and aviation systems during government new construction programs; adapting project support into platform modernization life-cycle support
• Coordinates with customer organizations to align program execution with customer requirements and priorities
• Develops customer relationships and identifies new business opportunities within the Navy shipbuilding and modernization market, including program growth and transition opportunities
• Uses proposal plans and strategies to lead teams in developing, defining, and implementing cohesive, integrated program/product, subcontractor, and material plans, and business plans that achieve overall current and long-term objectives of the program/product, business unit, and division
• Oversees AI, machine learning, and data analytics initiatives that leverage engineering and test data to drive predictive insights and operational efficiencies for naval platforms
• Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major program roles for engineering, technical and logistic support required to meet program milestones
• Leads the establishment of and sets integrated WBS-based budget and schedule baselines including management reserve for programs/products that are complex in nature, high value, with a new customer, naval organization or in a new market area
• Monitors work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules
• Balances program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets
• Manages people who lead cross-functional program teams in matrix organization that are focused on the delivery of software-intensive and digital data collection and analysis systems, classified engineering tools, and cloud-hosted applications
• Leads software development teams utilizing Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and iterative sprint-based delivery while meeting all cybersecurity accreditation requirements
• Manages programs deployed on classified cloud infrastructure, including NAVSEA Cloud (GovCloud at IL6), ensuring compliance with cyber security Risk Management Framework accreditation requirements
• Creates an environment that fosters professional growth for team members
• Delegates assignments to others for developing solutio