Senior Program Manager

General Atomics Integrated Intelligence Inc. (GA-Intelligence) develops cutting-edge software solutions that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. We specialize in real-time global situational awareness and battle management, processing petabytes of data from hundreds of sources across air, land, and sea. Our systems-including the widely used THRESHER and DRAGONSPELL platforms-support tens of thousands of users across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community and enable mission-critical national security operations.
We operate at the scale of global sensor networks-processing hundreds of thousands of observations per minute. Our architecture leverages technologies such as Kafka, AWS, NiFi, and GeoMesa (which we designed and open-sourced) to deliver resilient, high-throughput systems that convert streaming data into operational advantage.

Why GA-Intelligence?
At GA-Intelligence, we build real systems that operators rely on every day. We combine the credibility of a seasoned defense contractor with the agility and technical depth of a mission-driven software company. As a privately held organization, we make long-term decisions grounded in mission impact-not quarterly earnings cycles.
If you are motivated by complex systems, national security missions, and leading high-performing teams to deliver enduring capability, GA-Intelligence is where you belong.

The Role
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a large-scale, mission-critical software development program supporting Intelligence Community customers.
This leader is accountable for overall program execution, customer partnership, financial performance, and delivery excellence. The role requires a technically grounded program manager who can engage confidently at the architectural level while maintaining disciplined execution of traditional program management responsibilities.

What You'll Do
Own Program Execution & Accountability

• Serve as the single point of accountability for program cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction
• Manage program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, staffing plans, and margin performance
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of CDRLs and all contractual obligations
• Lead risk and opportunity management processes, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules and program execution plans
• Represent the program to senior company leadership and government stakeholders

Partner with the Government PMO

• Work directly with the Government Program Management Office to align on strategy, roadmap, and long-term mission objectives
• Translate high-level mission outcomes into executable program plans
• Provide transparent reporting on program health, risks, and performance
• Support contract modifications, growth initiatives, and strategic planning efforts

Lead Complex Software Delivery

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of system architecture at the box-diagram level, including major components, data flows, and integration points
• Engage engineering and technical leaders to understand trade-offs, risks, and technical dependencies
• Ensure technical decisions are aligned with contractual requirements and mission objectives
• Oversee cross-functional coordination across software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and deployment teams

Understand the Mission & Domain

• Learn and internalize the operational mission context and intelligence domain
• Ensure the program's direction supports evolving customer needs and real-world operational requirements
• Build trusted relationships across Intelligence Community stakeholders

Build and Lead High-Performing Teams

• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability across program management and technical teams
• Establish clear expectations and a culture of ownership and execution discipline
• Mentor and develop subordinate program managers and functional leads
• Foster collaboration across geographically distributed teams

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• 10+ years of experience leading programs of increasing size and complexity
• 10+ years of experience in software or technical environments (technical leadership experience strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale software development efforts
• Strong working knowledge of program management processes, budgeting, forecasting, and schedule management
• Experience delivering CDRLs and managing performance on government contracts
• Ability to engage credibly in technical discussions at the architectural (system-level) view
• Experience working directly with Intelligence Community customers
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with both Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers
• PMP or PgMP certification
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams
• Familiarity with distributed systems, data platforms, cloud environments, and mission systems
• Prior experience managing complex, multi-team engineering organizations