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GDIT is looking for a talented and experienced Project Controls Engineerwho can lead the development and management of the program master schedule for a large complex program. To include complete cost & schedule integration aligned with the contractual scope awarded. The candidate must possess the ability to assist the Program Manager with the day-to-day performance of scope, schedule, cost and risk on the program. The position will drive operational and financial efficiency and execution excellence, partnering with the Program Manager, Production Manager, Technical Director, and functional support staff to achieve program success.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As the Sr. Project Controls Engineer, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of US Strategic Command. You will play a crucial role in the Aegis Combat Systems - Ship Integration Testing Program Office.

• Schedule Management: responsible for establishing and maintaining the overall schedule baseline and IMS of the program; collaborate with the program schedulers to enable effective schedule performance management across all contractual areas; responsible for contributing to deliverable/CDRL submission performance.

• Cost Management: responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of the overall cost baseline of the program through the IMS; utilize resource loaded IMS to generate routine estimate at completion forecast; collaboration with the program financial analyst to enable effective cost performance management, analysis and reporting delivering both program financial performance and corporate financial performance.

• Risk Management: responsible for collaborating with the risk management team under the program including active maintenance and management of the risk register and program management reserves

• PMO Management: responsible for communication and collaboration with all local and corporate functional managers and staff to enable strong program performance; enable integration of all functional support into all program meetings and processes; development of customer and company briefings including program management reviews and monthly management reviews; lead and manage all program proposal and pricing initiatives including change proposals, pricing strategies, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development

• Maintain program management excellence under the program including customer relationships, supplier relationships, technical execution, schedule management, risk management, quality management, and financial performance. Proactively implement return to green plans as necessary. Proactively promotes technology insertion and innovation and actively enhances people and processes that drives continuous improvement by implementing best practices, tools, and methodologies in schedule management.

• Build a culture throughout the team consistent with GDIT values of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment. Critical to success is active employee engagement and communication, fostering a community of diversity and inclusion, and developing an environment with proactive and transparent communication and collaboration leveraging diversity of thought.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. TheProject Controls Engineermust have:

• Education: Bachelors degree in a relevant field preferred

• Experience: 4+ years of project controls / project management experience

• Established hands-on experience managing and controlling program scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality under programs of significance with similar size, scope, and complexity

• Business management acumen with an ability to proactively manage the financial and performance metrics

• Familiarity and experience with earned value management and six sigma principles and practices.

• Leadership qualities that enable employee engagement, professional development, innovation, collaboration, communication, accountability, and overall program performance

• Ability to develop integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, with complete schedule logic & resource loading

• US citizenship required

• Ability to obtain & maintain a secret security or higher clearance

• Preferred requirements: Proficiency with PowerBI, Excel PowerQuery and Macros

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in program management at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.