Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO)

Responsibilities for this Position

Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO)

ID: 2026-73941
US-MN-Bloomington
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 8/12/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience, plus minimum 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants selected may 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Deputy Program Manager of Operations (DPMO), you will lead cross-functional teams within manufacturing in support of our Airborne Systems business unit. In this role you will be responsible for the overall manufacturing execution of the programs that you support, including all cost, schedule, quality, and delivery objectives .

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

• Experience with manufacturing operations, process development and control
• Experience with overseeing project performance, cost, scope, and schedule
• Experience with generating, analyzing, and monitoring budgets and schedules
• Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration withinteams/Subject Matter Experts to ensure health of overall program
• Analytic and problem solving skills, with advanced decision-making ability
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to perform analysis of work flow/load balancing and take appropriate action

What sets you apart:

• A Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science / Engineering field, is preferred.

• Experience with new product introduction manufacturing, and transitioning new programs from development to production
• Ability to assess risk and scope changes that may impact program cost and schedule
• Proficient understanding of earned value tools
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
• Experience in implementing new processes, documentation, and quality/process controls
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; detail oriented
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects with successful outcomes
• Exceptional communication skills with experience writing technical papers and proposals
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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 nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
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Workplace Options:

• This position is ON-SITE in Bloomington, MN.

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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 $118,570.00 - USD $131,539.00 /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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