Description
At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the men and women who serve, drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.
The Training, Test and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Senior Specialist plays a key role in leading activities that support our customers and success of the Program. This position oversees ILS, training, and testing programs, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance requirements while fostering collaboration across teams and stakeholders. The role will contribute to ensuring effective contract execution, compliance, and continuous improvement in support of our strategic objectives. Future scope of this position is expected to include management of direct reports.
Key Job Elements:
- Lead ILS, training, and testing activities to ensure effective program execution and sustainment performance
- Manage and track program deliverables including Test Incident Reports (TIRs) and Failure Analysis & Corrective Action Reports (FACARs)
- Serve as a customer-facing representative, building and maintaining strong relationships to support contract performance and issue resolution
- Oversee program scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables to meet technical, contractual and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplined teams to resolve programmatic and technical challenges
- Monitor risk, financial performance, and progress against program objectives, taking corrective action as needed
- Prepare and present program reporting, documentation, and correspondence to internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure timely development and submission of all Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and other contractual deliverables
- Support compliance with corporate and regulatory standards, including ITAR, EAR, FCPA, GP, and SOX requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and provide coverage for the Program Manager, as required
Required Qualifications:
- University degree
- Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience
- Direct customer-facing experience and Project Management/Program Office experience
- Customer and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to plan, analyze and solve complex problems
- Proven ability to lead and motivate people to achieve common objectives
- Demonstrated strength in managing relationships at all levels of an organization, both internal and external
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute effectively to achieve short and long term objectives and ensure customer satisfaction
- Self-motivated and effective in a multi-disciplinary team, including facilitating discussion, agreement and issue resolution
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task under pressure
- Familiarity with various functional areas of the business
- Strong negotiation, oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- Experience in MS Office applications, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience and understanding of GDLS-C standards, processes and metrics
- Ability to travel and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
- Previous supervisory experience or experience leading teams
- Product knowledge and defence industry or military experience
- Previous experience working with government contracts
- Related customer experience
- Experience creating or managing metrics or other performance reports
- EVMS and Bid-X experience
Total Rewards:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous bonus program, health, and dental coverage. Our compensation structure is designed to reward performance and support the well-being of our team members.
Advance Your Career and Safeguard Our Soldiers.
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference? At General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, you will have the unique opportunity to directly contribute to the safety and success of Canadian soldiers. This is more than just a career move – it’s a chance to grow professionally while playing a vital role in safeguarding those who protect us. Apply today!
General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.
If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.