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Program Scheduling & EVMS - Program Scheduling Lead

General Dynamics Land Systems
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
38500 Mound Road (Show on map)
Feb 13, 2026
About the Role Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) data is the basis for effective Monitor & Control efforts during program execution; the objective is to provide clear information for Program Management (PM) decision making The selected individual will work in the Program Scheduling & EVMS (PS&EV) department within the U.S. Operations Finance directorate Will perform planning, scheduling and analysis tasks for GDLS PM teams Should have a solid understanding and appreciation for the Systems Engineering / Product Development process flow (and the artifacts therein) Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role As an extension of the PM team, work proactively to ensure all program structuring information is properly generated (per GDLS PM/Project Management Guidelines) for proposals and subsequent execution Ensure Scheduling output meets or exceeds all standards and best practices (DFARS 252.234.7001/7002, ANSI/EIA 748, GDLS EVMS System Description, etc.) Implement PS&EV best practices to develop and maintain an IMS that provides Actionable Information for all stakeholders during execution Develop and maintain Program IMS and supporting data (i.e., Desktop Metrics) that are the basis for generating Schedule & Cost Reporting information (BEI, SPI, SV, CPI, CV, TCPI, ETC, EAC, VAC) Perform Critical / Driving Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Assessments Implement Baseline Change Requests (BCR) and assess impacts to the Program Measurement Baseline (PMB) Work with the Product Team Leads / Control Account Managers (CAM) to generate proper status and forecasting data Foster an EVMS-oriented Program execution environment, which may include informal training to users as needed Become Subject Matter Expert (SME) for GDLS Project Scheduling software tools (i.e., Deltek Open Plan, MS Project A/R) Qualifications Sought Bachelors of Science in Business/Management, Finance, Engineering, or another related field of study Must have an understanding of Project Management principles (Project Management Institute (PMI) / PMBoK knowledge preferred) Must have an understanding of the Systems Engineering / Product Development process Should be familiar and/or understand the significance of the GDLS Standard Work Breakdown Structure (S-WBS) in Program Planning & IMS Development Must be able to think logically and strive to implement balanced, pragmatic solutions Must have the ability to understand, organize, prioritize, and communicate schedule and cost issues to all stakeholders Should have strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills Minimal travel and overtime work may be required