Sr Principal Execution Business Specialist (PPM / EVM)

ID: 2026-75629
US-AZ-Scottsdale US-VA-Chantilly US-MA-Dedham
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 10/19/2026
Category: Program/Project Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant work experience is required, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Imagine a world-class engineering environment with exceptional talent and advanced technologies that are often classified. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll work with amazing engineers to invent the technologies, products, and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts, and first responders keep our nation safe. We provide premium systems and services to the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients across areas including acoustic sensors, signal processing, combat systems, torpedoes, cybersecurity, knowledge management, and electronic warfare. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)!

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Sr Principal Execution Business Partner Specialist supporting the performance and profitability of programs critical to our nation’s defense and national security missions.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:

• Expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), integrated performance management, and cost and schedule development and analysis for complex defense programs.
• Experience developing work breakdown structures (WBS), Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and time-phased budgets for proposals and programs.
• Advanced knowledge of Estimate at Completion (EAC), Management Reserve, risk and opportunity management, and subcontractor and material performance analysis.
• Expertise in EVMS and scheduling tools, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with defense or federal contracting, government procurement, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits.

What you’ll experience

• Leads cost and schedule baseline development, performance analysis, forecasting, and executive and customer reporting across programs typically exceeding $50 million in annual contract value and $200 million in total program value.
• Develops integrated, time-phased budgets and master schedules; applies schedule health checks, resource loading, critical path analysis, and schedule risk analysis; and resolves schedule integration and network logic conflicts.
• Integrates EAC, Management Reserve, risk and opportunity assessments, subcontractor and material data, and contract modifications into program performance and financial reporting.
• Defines automation requirements; evaluates, implements, and improves EVMS and scheduling tools; and develops processes and technical training to support program execution and EVMS compliance.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

What sets you apart

• Subject matter expertise in EVMS and scheduling best practices, including applying the Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to executable program processes.
• At least five years of experience leading teams responsible for EVMS, integrated planning, or scheduling on large, complex programs.
• Experience integrating unprecedented program requirements across multiple subcontractors, product lines, and geographic locations.
• Domain expertise in program and product life cycles, material management, financial processes, and contracting structures.
• PMI Scheduling Professional certification, preferred for an Integrated Master Planner focus.

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 nation’s security.
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule).
• Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits.

Workplace Options:

This position can be supported 'flex' but requires an on-site in office presence a few days per week. While on site you can based out of any of our 'hubs' (MA, VA, AZ). We are not offering a relocation package.

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 $160,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /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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