Project Management Specialist II; SRM

Job Location s: US-AL-Huntsville | US-AR-Hampton

Requisition :  | Position Type:
Full Time | Position Classification:
On-Site | Job Function:
Project/Program Management

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success – fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

We offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond, including competitive compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits with career development and recognition programs.

We invite you to join our high‑performance team!

We are seeking a Project Management Specialist II to lead internal projects from initiation through completion. The role involves planning, resourcing, staffing, monitoring progress, troubleshooting, and delivering results with timely schedule, budget, and scope management.

• Creates, manages, and reports on Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and maintains risk database with all functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Deltek Open Plan, or similar scheduling software.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

General Profile:

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers.
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline.
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations.
• Receives moderate guidance and direction.
• Consistently exercises discretion & judgment.

• Manages all aspects of complex projects throughout the project lifecycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery.
• Liaises between project members, cross‑functional teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication of deliverables, requirements, schedules, and costs.
• Assists with selection, negotiation, and management of external consultants or vendors.
• Utilizes appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Plans and facilitates project meetings to align the team and track progress.
• Prepares agendas, meeting notes, and project summaries.
• Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other performance indicators, reporting to senior management.
• Monitors task completion status to identify at‑risk tasks and develop mitigation plans.
• Allocates resources, budgets, and hours, adjusting allocations as necessary.

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2–4 years’ experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Critical technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Discipline/Major: Business degree or related discipline preferred.
• Additional certifications: Project Management Certification preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication, building collaborative relationships, detail oriented, meeting deadlines, fit/gap analysis, needs analysis, project management, project controls, project development, project documentation, project estimation, project evaluation, project implementation, project planning and scheduling, project status reporting, scope management, stakeholder management, project management software.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD‑OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.