Deputy Program Manager, Operations (DPMO)

Responsibilities for this Position

Deputy Program Manager, Operations (DPMO)

ID: 2026-75493
US-VA-Marion
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 10/8/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related field (Business or Technical) or the equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 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

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nations service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. Thats the challenge thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Utilizing your exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with the customer, project team, and internal management, the DPMO will be a vital part of our team. Well count on you to conduct meetings with operations personnel to drive schedule commitments and complete job requirements, in order to gather the information relative to the status of our manufacturing projects, and to coordinate shop order lifecycle. You will track shop orders to ensure positive status to the customer while also making sure financials are on target. You will also interface with internal stakeholders to coordinate projects, answer questions, resolve issues, expedite deliveries, schedule shipments, communicate customer requirements, monitor/control project cost, schedule, quality assurance and risks, ensuring successful on time deliveries. The DPMO will also advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Its a challenge that will put your talent in the spotlight.

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often classified
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelors degree in a related field (Business or Technical) or the equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
• Proficiency with Government contracts and Earned Value Management
• Solid experience in project or task management
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Aility to grasp and communicate data, technical and nontechnical, quickly
• Superb leadership and presentation skills
• Ability to stay calm in a high-pressure environment

What sets you apart:

• • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

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 $89,221.00 - USD $96,540.00 /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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