Space Force - Deputy Program Manager Engineering/ Project Lead (Sign-On Bonus Available)

Responsibilities for this Position

Space Force - Deputy Program Manager Engineering/ Project Lead (Sign-On Bonus Available)

ID: 2025-69631
USA-AZ-Scottsdale
Required Clearance: Top Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 2/4/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.


Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Duties and Tasks:

Plans, authorizes, and monitors the engineering work (including providing strong leadership to ensure all events occur as planned)
Staffs the project team (along with SEM and maybe Director of Engineering) with the appropriate engineering personnel
Fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds project consensus
May be responsible for some of the following: performance, cost, scope and schedule for all engineering efforts (including efforts that are subcontracted)
Ensures that total system requirements are validated
Ensures that total system is integrated, tested and verified
Ensures all project deliverables (including documentation) are developed with high quality and delivered on time
Develops and maintains engineering plans as required by the project
Manages the engineering related risks and opportunities of the project
Assists with developing and managing the project change management process
Ensures that all engineering processes to be used adhere to established engineering practices
Manages engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), organizational interfaces, and engineering scope
Identifies, develops, analyzes, and reports engineering project measures
Conducts monthly engineering status reviews and provides material for the monthly program reviews
Implements effective corrective actions as required
Manages the resolution of technical issues and ensures that they are communicated and resolved.
Conducts lessons learned after each major phase of the project
Scope of projects are usually small to medium and/or have small to medium engineering teams or may assist a DPME running a larger program.
Helps provide a clear understanding of project goals
Ensures that team members are rewarded for their contributions
May provide performance feedback and management for the project team
Takes immediate & decisive action in dealing with technical & performance issues

Leads small proposals and ECPs with identification of cross business unit strengths and technical shortcomings
Assists in ROM development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven organizational and time management skills
Proven communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Proven team building and motivation skills
Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments
Recognized internally as fully proficient in project management
Fully proficient ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts
Strong understanding of company policies and practices
Strong understanding of engineering processes and practices
Strong proficiency at planning and organization skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools and Microsoft Project
Strong knowledge of various project life cycles including agile
Strong proficiency with communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
Strong ability to easily and effectively communicate project topics to a diverse audience
Strong ability to clearly report relevant information
Strong ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs
Strong ability to anticipate technology, process, and skill needs
Demonstrates proactive leadership and has name recognition throughout the business unit
Creates an environment in which impact of technology on the business is clearly recognize

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex
While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale location facility

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $160,047.00 - USD $177,553.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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