General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Program Manager, MUX Integration & Development

Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
  • 11+ years of progressively complex program administration experience; 5+ years managing programs.
  • Demonstrated expertise in program management principles and practices.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Customer-focused with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

  • Manage program phases from conception to completion, ensuring quality and financial objectives are met.
  • Develop and coordinate program plans for single customer delivery.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on design concepts and technology integration.
  • Serve as primary contact for resolving technical and scheduling issues.
  • Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, and contract modifications.
  • Participate in talent management for program leadership and technical staff.
  • Ensure security and confidentiality of proprietary technologies.

Benefits

  • Eligible for Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
  • Hybrid work environment opportunities based on project needs.
  • 401(k) with company match and pension plan.
  • On-site amenities including cafeterias, gyms, and outdoor recreation centers.
  • Access to discounted events and amusement parks through Employee Recreation Association (ERA).
  • Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at work.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This position will manage the development and integration efforts for the USMC MQ-9A Program. This position will lead and coordinate all phases of assigned program from initiation through delivery. Appling established technologies using standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. Cross functional collaboration skills will be critical in the execution of the assigned development project.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage all phases of the program from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and managing technical performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
  • Develop and coordinate program plans or delivery methods which usually serve a single customer.
  • Participate with engineering to establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, 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 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.
  • 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.


Highlights Working For GA-ASI:
  • This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
  • This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment pending project needs.
  • Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to events and amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park at discounted rates.
  • Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole.
  • Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging while at work.


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 with at least five of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • 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, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Technical program experience including planning, design, documentation, design reviews, capability integration, testing, and presenting technical information is desired.
  • An ability to understand and be able to assess technology and technical approaches for capability integration efforts is desirable.
  • An ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing requirements is desired.
  • Ability to obtain a maintain a DoD secret security clearance.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience with developing and executing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) programs is desirable.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
  • Military or civilian experience in aviation operations, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), and/or UAV/RPA operations, employment, concepts, principles, and practices.
  • FAR 15 compliant Government Proposal experience is desirable.

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.
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14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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