Program Planning & Ops Manager
Herndon, VirginiaOverview
Assemblers, Machinists, Material and Production Control, Composite Technicians, Coordinators, Planners and Stock Clerks. These are just a few of the Manufacturing positions we offer at General Atomics. As a Manufacturing team member, you will use high-tech machines, systems, equipment and tools to create and build our products.
Experience in handling composite materials, using CNC machines and software, reading blueprints and drawings and a general understanding of manufacturing prinicples and systems are all desirable qualifications.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Management
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
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- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
- Results Driven
- Organized
- Productive
- Problem Solver
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’re looking for a hands-on Infrastructure Operations Manager to join our Electromagnetics team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you'll take ownership of day-to-day facility operations across a diverse portfolio — from office spaces to highly technical testing and production areas. The ideal candidate is proactive, responsive and takes challenges head on. To do so, you will be immersed in the business to develop strategies that will mitigate disruption and drive success.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure all facilities run safely, efficiently, and support business needs.
- Act as the main point of contact between facility operations, project teams, and support departments.
- Identify facility-related issues before they become problems, and work with leadership to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Lead the planning and coordination of day-to-day operations, budgets, and schedules.
- Manage both routine and complex operations including building infrastructure and specialized equipment, systems, and components.
- Communicate across departments to balance operational needs with quality standards, timelines, and compliance.
- Improve processes and services to make the best use of resources.
- Review costs, productivity, and service methods to keep operations efficient and on target.
- Set up and manage service contracts, ensuring vendors meet performance expectations.
- Oversee space planning by analyzing how space is used and how it can be improved.
- Work closely with Procurement, EH&S, and other departments to align support services with operational needs.
- Coordinate with landlords and tenants on shared building matters.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- 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.
- Travel to Multiple Locations: Regularly traveling between various company locations using a personal vehicle.
- Mileage Tracking: Accurately tracking and submitting mileage for reimbursement according to company policy.
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 or master’s in business administration, finance, or a related field, along with eleven or more years of progressive project administration experience with at least five of the years in an engineering or scientific environment. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Strong leadership, communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills are also required as well as the ability to interpret and explain unusually complex information.
- Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
- Must demonstrate detailed and extensive expertise in project planning and scheduling, as well as monitoring and reporting on these activities.
- Direct experience with construction/tenant improvement, equipment/facility integration required.
- Extensive experience using Microsoft Project required.
- Experience utilizing SAP®, CMMS, Procore, Bluebeam, CAD, Revit is highly desirable.
- Established relationships with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in and around Acton, MA. and experience in local planning/permitting processes is desirable.
- We must also be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Secret Clearance required, TS preferred.
Salary:$100,290 - $183,098
Benefits
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Competitive Pay
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Paid Time Off
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Healthcare
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Travel

“The people I work with and the great opportunities to grow are the reasons I look forward to coming to work every day.”– Ralph, Technician

“I enjoy working with good people and knowing I am helping our great military.”– Joe, Fabricator

“I chose General Atomics because I wanted to work in a challenging work environment.”– Tony, Composite Technician

“I'm excited to come to work because of the new projects and challenges.”– James, Quality Composite Inspector
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