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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DPME for Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,047.0 - $177,553.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Project, Software Requirements Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC) - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88070800/1 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience., Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will 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., *Proven organizational and time management skills * Proven communication skills * Strong leadership skills * Proven team building and motivation skills * Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills * Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments * Recognized internally as fully proficient in project management * Fully proficient ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts * Strong understanding of company policies and practices * Strong understanding of engineering processes and practices * Strong proficiency at planning and organization skills * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools and Microsoft Project * Strong knowledge of various project life cycles including agile * Strong proficiency with communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions * Strong ability to easily and effectively communicate project topics to a diverse audience * Strong ability to clearly report relevant information * Strong ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs * Strong ability to anticipate technology, process, and skill needs * Demonstrates proactive leadership and has name recognition throughout the business unit * Creates an environment in which impact of technology on the business is clearly recognize * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation ## Description * Plans, authorizes, and monitors the engineering work (including providing strong leadership to ensure all events occur as planned) * Staffs the project team (along with SEM and maybe Director of Engineering) with the appropriate engineering personnel * Fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds project consensus * May be responsible for some of the following: performance, cost, scope and schedule for all engineering efforts (including efforts that are subcontracted) * Ensures that total system requirements are validated * Ensures that total system is integrated, tested and verified * Ensures all project deliverables (including documentation) are developed with high quality and delivered on time * Develops and maintains engineering plans as required by the project * Manages the engineering related risks and opportunities of the project * Assists with developing and managing the project change management process * Ensures that all engineering processes to be used adhere to established engineering practices * Manages engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), organizational interfaces, and engineering scope * Identifies, develops, analyzes, and reports engineering project measures * Conducts monthly engineering status reviews and provides material for the monthly program reviews * Implements effective corrective actions as required * Manages the resolution of technical issues and ensures that they are communicated and resolved. * Conducts lessons learned after each major phase of the project * Scope of projects are usually small to medium and/or have small to medium engineering teams or may assist a DPME running a larger program. * Helps provide a clear understanding of project goals * Ensures that team members are rewarded for their contributions * May provide performance feedback and management for the project team * Takes immediate & decisive action in dealing with technical & performance issues * Leads small proposals and ECPs with identification of cross business unit strengths and technical shortcomings * Assists in ROM developmen ## Related Videos - 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