Job SummaryThis position will report to Head of the Office of Airworthiness and is responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more emerging, developed or mature engineering program(s) contained at a single location. Manages both domestic and international programs including the development of program plans and delivery methodologies. Manages all phases of assigned program(s) from initial planning and estimating, to initiation and through delivery. Considers and manages program interdependencies as air system capabilities continue to expand. Applies established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. Typically accomplishes objectives through close coordination with technical disciplines. Responsible for decisions that could impact outcomes where erroneous decisions could cause serious schedule delays and expenditure of additional time and resources.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Manage all phases of the airworthiness support to domestic and international program(s) from conceptualization through completion, including estimation, acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
- Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods for stand-alone programs as well as those programs with significant interdependencies.
- Participate with technical staff and/or Division/Group executive management to develop and implement current, annual, and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s). May also contribute to the development of Group/Company objectives.
- Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product definition, development, testing, and integration.
- Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for airworthiness related program issues.
- Influence, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations and modifications.
- 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.
- Act as the liaison between the Office of Airworthiness and both internal and external customers regarding program activities related to or influenced by airworthiness requirements.
- Assists in the coordination of initial and continuing airworthiness activities across General Atomics' businesses and partner companies.
- May lead program review sessions with internal and external customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying a contract specification.
- Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. May participate with Group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the Group/Company and may result in new products, programs and business opportunities.
- Manage the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
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.
- Must have experience managing work associated with domestic and international airworthiness regulations (e.g. FAR Part 23, Part 25, and the European Military Airworthiness Requirements [EMAR]).
- 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 spanning various engineering disciplines and 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, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.
