Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO)

General Dynamics Mission Systems

USonsite$156k-$169k/yrPosted Jun 18, 2026

About the role

Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience is required, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations. Responsibilities for this Position:

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO). The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Coordinates and performs more complex cross functional tasks in support of the operations/manufacturing organization

May lead the development of more complex manufacturing and operations plans, schedules, and facilitates assigned projects

Will be the primary point of contact to Program Management, the program IPT

Will represent the organization as the prime production/manufacturing contact on contracts and projects and proposals

Will be the primary point of contact for cost/schedule performance and resource data management

Will coordinate all manufacturing activity to achieve 100% on time delivery

Maintains capital equipment and overhead budget requirements

Prepares complex departmental reports, purchases, requests, and training and development plans and other data as required

Reviews design work requiring independent evaluation, selection, application of standard engineering techniques and procedures

Works the application of standard engineering principles and methods to the solution of process/production problems

May represent manufacturing on preliminary and critical design reviews led by engineering

Coordinates designs with manufacturing engineering to ensure the practicality of the design and assists in the solution of production difficulties encountered in manufacturing

Directs work and offers technical direction and mentoring to lower level specialists and technicians

May review and approve specifications and drawings for technical accuracy and content as applicable

Implements new manufacturing systems including generating supporting operational documentation under the direction of an engineer

Assists engineering in the evaluation of new manufacturing systems

Interfaces with engineering departments, quality control, manufacturing, purchasing or other groups as required in order to complete project plans

Works independently in following general outlines of assignments

Requires only minimal supervision and very little technical assistance

Normally works under the guidance of an operations manager, senior engineer or project leader

May interface with external customers including DCMA

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Requires intense concentration to assure accurate completion of technical assignments

Requires multi-tasking abilities without losing focus to complete priority assignments

Requires the ability to research technical problems and summarize technical information as it applies to the given task

Requires the ability to plan, schedule and execute work

Grasps and applies new information quickly; handles more complex assignments

Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction

Directs the efforts of technicians and associates as needed to complete special assignments

Mentors others on the team

Fully proficient ability to present technical information to peers using written and verbal approaches

Fully proficient computer skills

Manufacturing Background & Earned Value Management Experience Highly Preffered

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 $156,444.00 - USD $169,277.00 /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 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!

Compensation

This Project / Program Manager role pays $156k-$169k/yr. Within typical range for project / program manager roles in United States.

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