Strategic Program Manager, Defense Systems & Proposals

MountainOne; Pittsfield, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems seeks a Program Manager to lead the Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA) contract and Virtual Ship initiatives. You will guide cross-functional teams from design to delivery, ensuring technical and financial performance, customer satisfaction, and compliant execution.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and strategic planning in a defense-focused environment, with on-site or hybrid work arrangements and regular stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading programs in defense contracting or government-related work.
• Ability to establish and manage budgets, schedules, and performance baselines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for matrix organizations and customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal plans and integrated program plans to meet objectives.
• Identify resources and define major program roles.
• Develop and monitor integrated baselines and management reserves.
• Collaborate across teams to manage risk, budgets, and schedules.
• Present status to leadership and external customers.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of AI-enabled decision tools.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Risk management

Leadership

Proposal development

Customer engagement

Agile

Jira

MS Project

Power BI

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Jira

Power BI

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems seeks a Program Manager to lead the Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA) contract and Virtual Ship initiatives. You will guide cross-functional teams from design to delivery, ensuring technical and financial performance, customer satisfaction, and compliant execution.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and strategic planning in a defense-focused environment, with on-site or hybrid work arrangements and regular stakeholder engagement.