Project Controls Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a talented Project Controls Engineer to lead the program master schedule for a large, complex program. You will ensure complete cost and schedule integration aligned with the contractual scope, and assist the Program Manager with day-to-day performance on scope, schedule, cost and risk.

The role supports mission-critical work within the Aegis Combat Systems program office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 4+ years of project controls / project management experience.
• Experience managing program scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.
• Familiarity with earned value management and six sigma principles.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Proficiency with PowerBI, Excel PowerQuery and Macros.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of the program master schedule and IMS.
• Integrate cost & schedule aligned with contractual scope.
• Assist Program Manager with day‑to‑day performance of scope, schedule, cost and risk.
• Support PMO management and program reviews.
• Proactively implement continuous improvement in schedule management.
• Foster honest and transparent communication within the team.

Skills

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Project Controls

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

PowerBI

Excel PowerQuery

Macros

Job description

Job Qualifications

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Project Controls, Scheduling

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Program Delivery and Execution

Skills

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Project Controls, Scheduling

Certifications

None

Experience

4 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

GDIT is looking for a talented and experienced Project Controls Engineer who can lead the development and management of the program master schedule for a large complex program. To include complete cost & schedule integration aligned with the contractual scope awarded. The candidate must possess the ability to assist the Program Manager with the day-to-day performance of scope, schedule, cost and risk on the program. The position will drive operational and financial efficiency and execution excellence, partnering with the Program Manager, Production Manager, Technical Director, and functional support staff to achieve program success.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As the Sr. Project Controls Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of US Strategic Command. You will play a crucial role in the Aegis Combat Systems - Ship Integration Testing Program Office.

• Schedule Management: responsible for establishing and maintaining the overall schedule baseline and IMS of the program; collaborate with the program schedulers to enable effective schedule performance management across all contractual areas; responsible for contributing to deliverable/CDRL submission performance.
• Cost Management: responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of the overall cost baseline of the program through the IMS; utilize resource loaded IMS to generate routine estimate at completion forecast; collaboration with the program financial analyst to enable effective cost performance management, analysis and reporting delivering both program financial performance and corporate financial performance.
• Risk Management: responsible for collaborating with the risk management team under the program including active maintenance and management of the risk register and program management reserves
• PMO Management: responsible for communication and collaboration with all local and corporate functional managers and staff to enable strong program performance; enable integration of all functional support into all program meetings and processes; development of customer and company briefings including program management reviews and monthly management reviews; lead and manage all program proposal and pricing initiatives including change proposals, pricing strategies, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development
• Maintain program management excellence under the program including customer relationships, supplier relationships, technical execution, schedule management, risk management, quality management, and financial performance. Proactively implement return to green plans as necessary. Proactively promotes technology insertion and innovation and actively enhances people and processes that drives continuous improvement by implementing best practices, tools, and methodologies in schedule management.
• Build a culture throughout the team consistent with GDIT values of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment. Critical to success is active employee engagement and communication, fostering a community of diversity and inclusion, and developing an environment with proactive and transparent communication and collaboration leveraging diversity of thought.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
• Experience: 4+ years of project controls / project management experience
• Established hands-on experience managing and controlling program scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality under programs of significance with similar size, scope, and complexity
• Business management acumen with an ability to proactively manage the financial and performance metrics
• Familiarity and experience with earned value management and six sigma principles and practices.
• Leadership qualities that enable employee engagement, professional development, innovation, collaboration, communication, accountability, and overall program performance
• Ability to develop integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, with complete schedule logic & resource loading
• US citizenship required
• Ability to obtain & maintain a secret security or higher clearance
• Preferred requirements: Proficiency with PowerBI, Excel PowerQuery and Macros

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA CA San Diego - Shipyard 2749-2777 E. Harbor Dr. (CAC502)

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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