CAM/ Program Support in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Mission Systems
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Job Description
ID: 2026-72716
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 6/8/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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. Candidate must be local to area. Some telecommuting allowed.
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?
The Project Support Specialist (PSS) department is unique with many nuances and avenues for success. There is a baseline expectation of every PSS (listed below), with a monthly drumbeat of reports and analysis, however, this role allows for growth and specialization based on current skills and future interests. This particular requisition is focused supporting our Tactical Programs in Fire Control.
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) beginner
- Control Account Manager (CAM) beginner
- Forecasting financial and schedule data
- Facilitation skills (prepare packages, run reviews, present, notes, etc.)
- Material Tracking/ODC knowledge
- CDRL/ELIN submittal & incentive tracking
- Program kick off and baseline establishment support knowledge (CWBS, resource loading, etc.)
- Agile Concepts (JIRA knowledge a bonus)
- Risk Management Concepts and implementations
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
- A Bachelor’s of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
- Demonstrate narrowly focused in-depth technical level of practical operational process knowledge in a specific engineering area
- Demonstrate technical competence in the setup, monitoring and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment
- Microsoft Excel proficiency is required
- Microsoft Project proficiency
- Integrates well in a team environment
- Highly Engaged
- Assertive
- Pro-active
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
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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 $82,015.00 - USD $88,743.00 /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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