Program Manager MQ-9B Systems Programs

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an experienced Program Manager for their MQ-9B Systems team in Poway, CA.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the program(s) from conceptualization through completion, including acquisition, planning, and management of contractual performance to ensure quality, business, and financial objectives are attained.
• Develop and coordinate program execution plans which usually serve a single customer.
• Participate with functional 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).
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract statement of works.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities and may lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Influence and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
• Ensure program leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Build relationships (internal + external) and earn the trust of fellow team members and customer counterparts.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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.
• Must demonstrate 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.
• Able 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 DoD security clearance is required.