Program Manager II

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.

As a Technical Program Manager reporting to a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for planning and managing execution of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) development program in GA-ASI’s growing portfolio of MQ-9B programs. You’ll operate at the intersection of engineering, strategy, finance, other operational organizations, and the customer from program start-up through delivery with a focus on hardware and software development, and system testing activities. You will be accountable for the program’s cost, schedule, scope, and risk utilizing earned value management techniques.

This role requires strong technical judgement, executive communication skills, and the ability to create structure and clarity in a fast-paced environment and influence without direct authority. The ideal candidate is a problem solver, highly collaborative, and has past experience managing complex defense programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all phases of the program(s) 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 technical staff and 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 objectives.
• Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical, financial, and scheduling issues. Act as secondary contact for program issues.
• Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specification.
• May 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 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.
• Act as the secondary customer contact for program activities and will support both program review sessions with customers and technical review meetings (SRR, PDR, CDR).

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 nine or more years of progressively complex program administration experience. 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.