Program Specialist

Description

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.      

Key Job Elements: 

• Monitor, coordinate and report on program activities within the scope of the contract to ensure deliverables achieve cost, schedule and performance
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers to facilitate effective contract execution
• Liaise between various multi-disciplined teams in support of program objectives
• Coordinate all CDRL deliveries and program schedule milestones
• Lead proposals through the organization
• Lead progress meetings with internal teams, coordinating resolution and follow up on technical or programmatic issues
• Develop and maintain reporting/presentations to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Support bid and proposal process
• Track program proposals and payment plans
• Support managing risk elements of the program
• Prepare contractual correspondence; including, meetings/presentation material
• Track monthly performance reports and take appropriate action, as required
• Exercise a mindset of continuous process improvements and efficiencies
• Ensure all Program activities meet compliance requirements (ITAR/EAR/FCPA/GP/SOX, etc.)
• Assume coverage for Associate Program Manager, as required
• Short term special assignments, as required

  Required Qualifications: 

• University degree or college diploma
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, including project management experience
• Ability to respond to customer requirements and manage expectations while ensuring satisfaction
• Customer and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to plan, analyze and solve problems
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task under pressure
• Self-motivated and effective in a multi-disciplinary team, including to facilitate discussions
• Experience developing and delivering presentations
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Experience in MS Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of GDLS-C Program processes and measurements
• Ability to travel and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

          Preferred Qualifications: 

• PMP designation or working towards
• Familiarity with various functional areas of the business
• Product knowledge and defense industry or military experience
• Previous experience working with government contracts
• Related customer experience
• Experience creating or maintaining metrics or other performance reports
• EVMS and Bid-X experience

Ability to travel (10% Canadian & 10% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport.