Sr. Program Director - Satellite Programs

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for Sr. Program Director to join our Satellite team in Englewood, CO.

Senior director for portfolio of satellite development programs with annual revenue exceeding $100M. Responsible for financial management (Profit and loss), leading and mentoring program managers, driving program performance, customer relations, high level program risk decisions, and collaborating with the Strategic Development organization to win new programs. Reports to the Vice President of the Space Systems Division. Bimonthly out of state travel required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Oversee 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 manage program plans or delivery methods, some of which may be unprecedented, across distinctive products while serving multiple customers.
• Consult with executive management to develop and implement current, annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for the program(s) and participate in the development of Group/Company objectives with a long-range forecast.
• Oversee the development of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Influence the decisions of senior leaders both within and outside the company on matters of high significance. Represent the organization in relations with customers, and business and non-business communities. Act as primary spokesperson on program issues.
• Direct and influence 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 overseeing the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities and lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specifications.
• Direct the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. Participate with Group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the Group/Company and which may result in new products, programs and business opportunities.
• Oversee the development of and ensure the security of proprietary technology, and maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

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 Masters or PhD in engineering, science, or a related technical field as well as fifteen or more years of progressively complex program administration experience with at least eleven of those years managing programs. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Experience leading an organization for at least two years with 50 people or more supporting it (the 50 people can be matrixed support).
• 5 (preferably 10) years of experience as an engineer on space hardware programs, either payloads or spacecraft vehicles.
• Demonstrates detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must possess the ability to use advanced technologies and applications that apply advance principles, theories, and concepts across program requirements.
• Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts to find highly innovative and ingenious solutions to unusually complex problems. 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.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Possessing an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Salary:$174,010 - $324,040