Responsibilities for this Position Senior Manufacturing Planning SpecialistID: 2026-71338 US-AZ-ScottsdaleRequired Clearance: No clearancePosted Date: 3/6/2026Category: ManufacturingEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.Basic QualificationsBachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; orMasters degree.Responsibilities for this PositionImagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced theyre often classified. Thats what youll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here youll lead amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, its time to bring your talent to 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. As a Senior Manufacturing Planning Specialist, youll utilize your skills and talents to represent the production and material planning function on concurrent engineering teams. Essentially, youll compile and monitor monthly production schedules, create complex material structures in the material planning tool and identify process flow improvements and implement. Youll also prepare labor and material forecasts as requested and interface periodically with supply chain or suppliers on delivery issues and problem resolution.What youll experience:Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secretA team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats nextOpportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discoveredWhat you bring to the table:A Bachelors degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Masters degreeAn exceptional understanding of bill of material concepts and methodologiesSolid understanding of the proposal process for both material and labor estimatingExtremely proficient with material planning toolsWhat sets you apart:Ability to mentor and help grow junior team membersUnderstanding of earned value management and/or product costingOutstanding communication skillsCommitment to ongoing professional developmentSalary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $78,033.00 - USD $84,434.00 /Yr.Company OverviewGeneral 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 VeteransPI282894307