General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Program Manager III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $120K — $150K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering, science, or a related field
  • 11+ years of progressively complex program administration experience (equivalent experience may substitute education)
  • Technical experience with airborne mission systems and system security
  • Familiarity with Agile software development methods
  • Demonstrated program management principles and leadership skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of programs from initiation to delivery
  • Ensure product quality, cost, schedule, and performance on contracts
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding program details
  • Develop proposals for new Department of Defense (DoD) classified efforts
  • Drive infrastructure improvements to support growth
  • Maintain technical leadership by managing talent acquisition, retention, and development
  • Oversee execution of technical development and delivery of software-intensive products

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefit plans
  • Retirement savings options
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
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Job Summary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead all phases of assigned program(s) from initiation through delivery.
  • Have responsibility for the product quality, cost, schedule, and performance on contracts.
  • Act as the primary customer contact. Lead program interface with customers on cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Capture and execute a portfolio of programs. Develop proposals for new DoD classified efforts.
  • Drive and oversee infrastructure improvements to meet growth.
  • Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.


Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Technical experience with airborne mission systems, sensor development, system/platform integration, autonomy, and system security.
  • Technical experience with modern Agile software development methods, tools, execution.
  • Ability to drive execution of technical development and delivery of software intensive products
  • Strong ability to prepare proposals, execute Government contracts, prepare technical and financial reports, hands on knowledge of special access program (SAP) security processes.
  • Ability to manage dynamic program schedules; achieve program objectives on time and within budget.
  • Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
  • Must be able to develop solutions to problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
  • Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
  • Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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