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About the Role: This role will lead a program within the GDLS Air Defense portfolio to deliver world-class capability to the warfighter and pursue opportunities to expand business within Air Defense. Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees worldwide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. What We Offer: Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and Flex Spending Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits. 401k Match (6%) with no vesting period Educational Assistance up to 10k per year 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.) Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment, Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track What to Expect with this role: Lead a program within the GDLS Air Defense portfolio to deliver world-class capability to the warfighter and pursue opportunities to expand business within Air Defense. Create and implement a strategy for seeking out adjacent and new business opportunities by understanding and aligning to customer needs. People Leader Manage a team of individuals responsible for delivering the program on schedule, within budget, and meeting quality and performance parameters by organizing, coordinating, and directing all activities for high-complexity programs in conjunction with all required functional organizations. Define the strategy and objectives to successfully deliver the program, considering the company's strategic objectives, while complying with customer and contractual requirements. Manage project scope and ensure that changes are documented and approved within the contractual scope and financial terms. Review proposals, contracts, and modifications to ensure scope is consistent with final negotiations to balance program risk and maintain margins. Develop and implement a proactive risk management plan for assigned programs, including resource gap identification and mitigation planning, integrating reporting and governance. Ensure effective communication throughout the program team and with all stakeholders, leading planning efforts and resolving conflicts across projects. Measure and improve program performance through regular reviews and by challenging the team to develop efficient methods for achieving requirements. Maintain superior customer relationships and work within budgets to establish ROMs and firm pricing as necessary. Seek out opportunities to capture new and adjacent business, including opportunity identification, capture strategy development, customer engagement, competitive analysis, solution development, proposal and pricing strategy management, and conducting gate reviews and presentations. Qualifications Sought: Experience within the DoD and Defense industry; Air Defense experience strongly preferred. Experience in program management, leading teams through proposal and execution lifecycle. Knowledge of full lifecycle capture efforts, including opportunity identification, RFP assessment, teaming, negotiations, and proposal development. Experience in coaching and mentoring staff, facilitating conflict resolution, and bringing a global view to the Program Management Office. Bachelor's degree in a business discipline preferred; will consider other disciplines with relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; exposure to Oracle Applications, Teamcenter, TIPQA. Willingness to travel up to 25% for internal and external engagements. Support program control in planning, budgeting, and execution. Strategic thinking skills. Additional Information / Desired Experience This position requires eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible. Ability to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies; strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; effective in team and individual settings. Availability for evening and weekend overtime as required. GDLS considers factors such as scope/responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and local market considerations when extending an offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr General Dynamics Land Systems

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