Advanced Program Management Associate at Mission Systems – Irvine, California

Advanced Program Management Associate

ID: 2026-71801
US-CA-Irvine
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 4/1/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: JANTEQ CORP.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent relevant experience is required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, applicants must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by EAR and ITAR, including U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents.

Responsibilities for this Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Utilizing your keen ability to identify and quantify risks and opportunities, the Advanced Program Management Associate will manage the development and implementation process of a company’s products and services. You’ll coordinate departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and monitor the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending.

Overview:

Leads the development and delivery of new and upgraded products in the Production Environment, managing timelines and budgets, and driving project completion, while also fostering strong internal relationships and clear communication, with problem-solving skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to guide teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or existing products.
• Identifies and quantifies risks and opportunities during daily staff meetings
• Identifies issues, tracks progress, and follows through on corrective actions.
• Manages the development and implementation process of a company's products and services.
• Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules, and monitoring budget/spending.
• Works with Finance to minimize variances
• Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e. product on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Maintain Metrics Reports for Management Review

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General ability to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
• Works on problems of limited scope.
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Builds stable working relationships internally.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal.
• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced proactive decision-making skills.
• Solid knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems. (Oracle Preferred not required)
• Experience with Production Floor Process
• Receives general guidance on work.
• May provide work direction to other employees, but lacks authority to discipline or reward

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent relevant experience is required.

Proficiency level:

• Proficient/ Experienced

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 $37.97 - USD $40.73 /Hr.

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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