Senior Program Protection and Management

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Senior Program Protection and Management

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Program/Project Management

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 16486634

Description: About the Position:

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Portfolio Manager and Program Protection within our wheeled products and air defense portfolio of products / program office. This leadership position is responsible for providing overall organization, direction and management of new business funds, withholds, ITAR, department Op Plan and financial analysis, as well as program protection. A variety of responsibilities will be under this position that will represent the entire wheeled product and air defense Program Office. This position will lead the program office by ensuring common formats, templates and processes.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100 global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. 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:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Foster and develop an outstanding relationship with internal team members and stake holders to deliver best in class solutions
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and financial outcomes for withholds
• Work with Program Finance to lead the PM team with common financial analysis tools and templates. Develop financial analysis templates; work with program finance to populate and refine. Meet with program teams and process centers monthly to review CE data and forecasts. Provide finance 101 training as needed. Provide analysis and identify data trends.
• Department point of contract to Trade Council Representative, ITAR, CUI and NTK approval and record keeping
• Review contracts and ensure adherence to security classification guides and contract requirements. Enforce CUI controls across all programs and manage folder access.
• Main point of contract to support security with the technology control plan
• Manage and track new business funds planning and execution for Bid & Proposal, market Assist and Independent Research and Development.
• Lead inventory review and disposition of excess in support of internal audits
• Lead Program Office teams to develop consistent proposal cost memos and proposal packages
• Work with contracts and program teams to develop AWAR's with consistent messaging and templates

Desired Background and Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, engineering, business, management, operations or supply chain. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• An ownership mindset with desire to roll-up your sleeves to make an impact
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to assess business or technical risk and develop corrective actions and mitigation plans.
• Must have excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent business acumen and negotiating skills are preferred.
• Strong acumen in MS Office applications as well as ability to learning new systems (financial, contracts, supply chain, operations, etc.)
• Ability to travel as needed.
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Position:

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Portfolio Manager and Program Protection within our wheeled products and air defense portfolio of products / program office. This leadership position is responsible for providing overall organization, direction and management of new business funds, withholds, ITAR, department Op Plan and financial analysis, as well as program protection. A variety of responsibilities will be under this position that will represent the entire wheeled product and air defense Program Office. This position will lead the program office by ensuring common formats, templates and processes.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100 global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. 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:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Foster and develop an outstanding relationship with internal team members and stake holders to deliver best in class solutions
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and financial outcomes for withholds
• Work with Program Finance to lead the PM team with common financial analysis tools and templates. Develop financial analysis templates; work with program finance to populate and refine. Meet with program teams and process centers monthly to review CE data and forecasts. Provide finance 101 training as needed. Provide analysis and identify data trends.
• Department point of contract to Trade Council Representative, ITAR, CUI and NTK approval and record keeping
• Review contracts and ensure adherence to security classification guides and contract requirements. Enforce CUI controls across all programs and manage folder access.
• Main point of contract to support security with the technology control plan
• Manage and track new business funds planning and execution for Bid & Proposal, market Assist and Independent Research and Development.
• Lead inventory review and disposition of excess in support of internal audits
• Lead Program Office teams to develop consistent proposal cost memos and proposal packages
• Work with contracts and program teams to develop AWAR's with consistent messaging and templates

Desired Background and Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, engineering, business, management, operations or supply chain. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• An ownership mindset with desire to roll-up your sleeves to make an impact
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to assess business or technical risk and develop corrective actions and mitigation plans.
• Must have excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent business acumen and negotiating skills are preferred.
• Strong acumen in MS Office applications as well as ability to learning new systems (financial, contracts, supply chain, operations, etc.)
• Ability to travel as needed.
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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