Program Manager MQ-9 Training Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We are seeking a Program Manager to support development activities within the International Training Simulator team, focusing on the development and execution of training devices for the MQ-9B platform.

About the Role

This position will coordinate day-to-day engineering IPT activities across software, hardware, systems engineering, test, production, and program management. The role involves maintaining visibility into technical actions, risks, blockers, dependencies, and schedule impacts while ensuring clear ownership and follow-through across functional teams. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a technical environment, with the ability to understand engineering discussions, capture key decisions, and communicate technical status.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and execution of program plans to ensure schedule, budget, quality, and specification goals are attained.
• Manage and monitor program schedules, timelines, milestones, and assigned resources from program planning through delivery.
• Coordinate departmental and cross-functional teams to assign, prioritize, and track tasks focused on delivering new or upgraded products and services.
• Participate with engineering teams to support design concepts, technical criteria, development activities, testing, and integration efforts.
• Support the application of Earned Value Management principles by reviewing cost, schedule, and performance data, identifying variances, and communicating potential impacts to program leadership.
• Identify and assess program issues, develop recommendations, and support resolution plans, including resource reallocation or adjustments to technical execution plans.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation, action trackers, and status updates for program management and leadership review.
• Provide direction and guidance to employees working on assigned program tasks.
• Administer and execute policies, processes, and procedures that impact the assigned program.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering, science, or a related technical field, as well as nine or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
• Demonstrates technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practices, as well as leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet deadlines or milestones.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems requiring coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with other departments, management, staff, customers, and government representatives.
• Customer-focused, with the ability to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• Hybrid work environment pending project needs.
• 401(k) with company match and company pension.
• On-site cafeterias, gyms, and outdoor recreation centers.
• Unlimited access to discounted tickets for events and amusement parks, including the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
• Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at work.

Pay

Salary range: $90,930 - $162,788