Functional Advisor

Functional Advisor

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is the Prime contractor for the Flight School Training Support Services (FSTSS) program which supports the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE). Located in Daleville, AL, GDIT owns and operates the facilities that provides flight simulator services for rotary-wing training.

We have an immediate opening for a Functional Advisor in Daleville, Alabama. This position requires experience managing complex projects with multiple subcontractors to support AVCOE training requirements.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, mission driven, and able to manage a project supporting all aspects of project management.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of tasks in assigned project(s) area including technical work, team supervision, financial and business development activities.
• Ensures assigned project(s) adheres to established Project Management standards and program policies from inception to close.
• Responsible for on-time delivery of assigned project(s) to include active requirement and subcontractor management and identification of program/project dependencies, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinates with Project Management Office (PMO) Senior Manager and other Functional Senior Managers to integrate program resources as part of the project delivery team for multiple on-going, simultaneous projects.
• Coordinates and monitors subcontractor activities and administers subcontractor deliverables.
• Supports requirement decomposition and proposal development for new program efforts and/or contract modifications.
• Develops, reviews, and approves plans, schedules, consulting agreements and other project documents.
• Prepares and provides various reports and technical reviews to program client and senior management as requested.
• Assures quality of project products, services, and deliverables, including participating in reviews, audits, and site visits.
• Ensures compliance with relevant program, corporate and government policies and standards.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
 

• Education BA/BS or equivalent years of experience
• Experience 5+ years’ experience in Project Management

• Required Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Project, Word, and Excel)
• Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance
• Preferred Skills: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification; US Army Aviation or simulation experience
• Location On Site with approximately 10% travel

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, 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 you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

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